"There's a permit in the window of 172 Duane, but it's behind the gate, so I can't quite read it. What's going on there?" —R. The answer: The four-story addition appears to be progressing.
Plus: Storefronts in the PATH passageway; another likely new nail salon; children's store opens tomorrow; 1 Vandam curtain wall; Robert Janz collages. / 2 comments
Plus: Something finally happening in the old Moomah space; Battery Park City Block Party (with talent show); World Trade Center staircase construction; Apexart on "reappropriating the sky." / 2 comments
At two buildings in Tribeca. Plus: One more reason to open Greenwich Street in the World Trade Center; bike path by Brookfield Place a year from opening; Seaport plan moving forward; Blue School middle school; Jay Williams renting on Thomas Street; 1WTC art; east Soho bakery.
Plus: Jet flyover this morning; road-testing Gelato Ti Amo; new café at Southbridge Towers; more on Dorlan's Tavern, coming to Front Street; Peck Slip School construction; 56 Leonard; Kansas show. / 6 comments
Plus: Correction on the post about the Italian soccer stars' hotel; demolition underway on Washington; Laughing Man barista's novel; more. / 2 comments
Paolo Maldini and Christian Vieri appear to be opening the Hudson Square Hotel at the corner of Hudson and Canal. / 9 comments
You'll be missed, 31 Desbrosses. Plus: Why the new building will likely be rentals. / 4 comments
Plus: Añejo decided to open early; northwest Tribeca construction (including the Spring Street Salt Shed); new Front Street oyster bar; Tribeca Greenmarket report. / 2 comments
Plans are moving forward for Ponte Equities's 11-story hotel in northwest Tribeca. One building is being demolished, while another will likely be the restaurant. / 3 comments
A.k.a. the "French Eataly." Plus: Nike Court sign-ups; what's coming to the Jerry's Café space?; beach tennis tournament; Floating Library at the Lilac; Gregory's Coffee opening on Hudson; 354 Broadway roof construction; Franklin Street topper.
Plus: How 30 Park Place will tower over its neighbors; aerial view of new WTC park; Dine Around Downtown event; the expanded Murray's Cheese Shop; Broadway demolition to start next year; Peter Hujar's photo of Independence Plaza North. / 7 comments
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Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow