New Kid on the Block: The Little Gym
"We're a legitimate gymnastics facility, with the added benefit of a playspace," says Kate Kennard, director of the Little Gym outpost that just opened at Hudson and Ericsson.
Seen & Heard: Creative Juice
Plus: New liquor store; construction starting at big Hudson Square site?; sidewalk piano recital; Community Board 1 testimony; Pen Parentis lineup; Corbin Building neighbor; trick-or-treating among the dead. / 5 comments
In the News: FiDi Probation Office
Plus: Preserving Sandy's scars; 70 Pine developer promises decent restaurant; 90 Franklin analysis; Lou Reed and David Bouley; new FiDi barbecue joint.
First Look: Santiago Calatrava’s Design for St. Nicholas Church
The architect "set out to provide a building and sequence of spaces that would directly address the traditional Greek liturgy while creating a spatially varied architectural procession.” / 42 comments
Sandymonium
After Hurricane Sandy struck New York City, artist John Willenbecher wrote a memoir about life during the aftermath. It's a thoroughly charming, valuable account of a week of powerlessness—with long days and even longer nights. / 4 comments
In the News: Tartinery at Brookfield Place
Plus: Tribeca fitness phenom Taryn Toomey; leaky pipes (and a hefty bill) at Asphalt Green; Banksy rants against 1 World Trade Center. / 3 comments
Time’s Up for the Clocktower Gallery
This is not a surprise, but it's disappointing just the same: The Clocktower Gallery is leaving its perch atop 346 Broadway. Go before it gets turned into a penthouse! You'll feel like you're going off the grid. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Oct. 28
World Trade Center Passageway • Robin Brouillette Pop-Up • W. Broadway Bike Lanes • New Kid on the Block: Postmasters • Citigroup Renewal • Ellis Island • New Coffee Shop • More
Pop-Up: Robin Brouillette + Tribeca Collective
"There might as well be an electric fence at Canal Street, because Tribeca women don't go above it," says fashion designer Robin Brouillette (herself a Tribecan). "So I wanted to create a store that we'd love." / 5 comments
In the News: Petition Against FiDi Probation Office
Plus: Duane Street loft up 35% since 2008; New Amsterdam Market. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: New Prepared Food Restaurant
Plus: Construction underway at Baked; wild mushrooms; Fulton Center subway access; Martha Erlebacher exhibit.
Real Estate Sales Report
Who’s buying where, from whom—and for how much. (Including Jason Biggs and someone who now owns a rotunda.) / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The tragedy was the razing of one of the identical "Thomas St. Twins" -- a unique cast iron pair of... — George Bacon / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
This redevelopment can’t come sooner. This is Tribeca’s sketch stretch. — FiDiGuy / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
Why are we posting fairy tales? There is no tax benefit to the landlord derived from leaving retail space vacant.... — James Bogardus / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Before you even get to regulatory hurdles, the prospective tenant has to make a business plan, and projected foot traffic... — SW / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Let's be honest about this. The demise of street retail stores can very largely be put down to on-line shopping.... — Bob / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
noooooo! how could they kill Smith + Mills... — christine / Addition will move forward at Greenwich & North Moore
Good points. I think there is another big structural issue though which allows landlords to sit on empty storefronts and... — john / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich