There are some plans afoot for the storefronts along Greenwich at Independence Plaza, many of which have been shuttered since 2014. / 5 comments
Tiger Tiger, which first aimed for 161 Duane then got its liquor license at 105 Hudson, has actually settled on Howard Street as Tyger, leaving the prime corner up for grabs. / 1 comment
The two pavilions of Cass Gilbert's Woolworth Building -- a National Historic Landmark -- have access to the roof of the building's base so there's no better view of its quirky features. / 7 comments
Citing market issues (ie, slower than optimal Fidi sales) the developers for a 1115-foot condo have put it on hold, and also reduced it by 80 feet.
The design for the building, which will dominate the view down Greenwich Street, has switched from Norman Foster to BIG back to Foster again. / 13 comments
Plus the Solaire is going (partially) coop; the Children's Museum of the Arts examines the home; the 9/11 Tribute Museum says it's not closing. / 2 comments
Plus no more plastic bags as of March 1 -- and 5 cents for paper; Come Back Daily moves to Canal; the Shinola building is for sale. / 4 comments
Plus a close look at 25 Park Row; a tour of a Jenga penthouse; and the effort to landmark 100 Centre may have legs. / 1 comment
Plus the benefits of a good stretch; expansion plans for the Museum of Jewish Heritage; buildings that defined the decade in NYC.
A "social and learning club for families," designed by parents in the neighborhood, is coming to the IPN retail space at Greenwich and Duane. / 20 comments
Plus art house classics shown in a BPC series; the deli on Lafayette and Duane is closed; Staple Street bridge property gets some facade repairs. / 1 comment
Still $40 million short, the construction of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will resume with a new board and intervention from the governor. / 4 comments
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come