Newsletter: Jan. 9
First Impressions: China Blue • New Kid on the Block: Karen Lord Pilates Movement • Three Restaurants Closed • FiDi Recovery Fight • World Trade Center Arts • Sweetgreen Delay • Scalini Fedeli Slimed • More
In the News: Tribecan Joins “Real Housewives” Cast
Plus: A hot dog vendor in 1936; small-loft analysis at 151 Hudson; corkscrew skyscraper in the works for Fulton Street.
Seen & Heard: Probation Office Lawsuit Update
It's not great news. Plus: Remix is getting a cabaret license; Racines NY opening date; employment office moving to William Street; eyebrow salon's temporary location; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Karen Lord Pilates Movement
"I really believe in Pilates," says Karen Lord, who has opened a 3,200-square-foot studio on Duane. "It saved my life." Her commitment to bringing it to everyone includes pay-what-you-can community classes. / 5 comments
Neighbors Gearing Up to Fight Recovery Facility
The Exponents organization, which "helps people struggling with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and reentry to the community after incarceration," is planning to move to 2 Washington Street. UPDATED with a report on CB1's harsh reaction. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: New Soccer Magazine
Plus: Rendering of the Rescue Mission's expansion; fitness classes; Pier A liquor license; last call for "Where in Tribeca...?" guesses.
In the News: World Center for the Performing Arts
...as the WTC performing arts center wants to be known. Plus: Remembering the Wetlands; 100 Franklin developer pushes back the closing; old map of Lowest Manhattan.
First Impressions: China Blue
Having done my best to erase my actual first impressions of China Blue, the new Shanghainese restaurant in the Capsouto Frères space, I headed back for dinner this past Saturday night. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Sweetgreen Delayed Again
Plus: Has Sazón been staying open till 4am?; martial arts studio on Broadway; Tribeca Trust screening; cellphone store moved; 361 Broadway construction.
In the News: Fighting Over Nasal Strips
Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on "Departures" magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
They forgot to show the perpetual for-rent signs in the street-level retail. — Noah / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
I'm late to the party but I've often wondered if the 443 owners know that the industrial-era wood beams that... — citypixie / Condo owners at 443 Greenwich have been suing developer for years
If the developer is granted any variances in exchange for improvements, the developer ought to be forced to put enough... — James Bogardus / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
Love this. Hopefully it doesn't get scratched or modified due to red-tape. — Randy / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
Love this design and what a great building for residential conversion. Relatively small floorplates and western views over the ConEd... — CG / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
This design continues Tribeca's masonry tradition that Mr. Harris mentioned. It is certainly an improvement over the bland yellowish brick... — Gary / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
Having started my career at Citigroup in 1983 a friend convinced me to purchase a loft in 1985 there was... — Gerry Post / The Smith & Mills and Yves building has sold