Naturally, it involves lots of development. Plus: James Gandolfini; W.I.P. gets its liquor license back; reviewing Aqua; Battery Park chair contest; the trouble with Soho; Leonardo DiCaprio. / 2 comments
Plus: Laurie Anderson to deploy drones over Rockefeller Park; Arianna Huffington's big new Tribeca apartment; a couple that met at the Flea; Duane Street apartment triples in value. / 4 comments
Plus: Another Broadway conversion; Miramar restaurant; 22 River Terrace for sale; Mike D's new place.
Plus: Conversions on White Street; elevator report; Goldman Sachs lawsuit; students learn about pruning trees. / 1 comment
Plus: New design for West Thames Bridge; inside the home of Judy Kuhn and David Schwab; Guac Star review; police blotter; District Leader candidate.
Plus: Converting 174 Duane; inside the renovated Corbin Building; West Thames Bridge; P.J. Clarke's burger joint; Guac Star; math renegades; Edward's server publishes novel. / 1 comment
"The online deals at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility are great," says Francesca Kennedy, founder of the sandal company Ix. "I highly recommend a Korean scrub—you'll never feel cleaner in your life!"
Plus: Sandy birth-rate blip; Statue of Liberty security; Seaport Museum still slated to close; dinner with kids.
Plus: Shooting the neighbors with Arne Svenson; World Trade Center transportation hub as event venue; sub shop chain; broker Ryan Serhant; Lispenard analysis; Seaport building sold. / 1 comment
Plus: Bibi & Tuck entrepreneurs on their Tribeca; two thefts; real-estate analysis on Broad and Beaver; new ballet school; Pier A question. / 2 comments
Plus: The New York Times vs. Sheldon Silver; Steven Alan Q&A; Tribeca Paint owner's apartment; more on Arne Svenson; John and Veronica. / 1 comment
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building