Newsletter: May 20
Broadway's Residential Boom • 460 Washington Plans • Arne Svenson Reaction • World Trade Center security zone • Taste of Tribeca • Gym discrimination • 7 Harrison • More
Tribeca’s Tastiest Day
Tribeca-based photographer Rebecca Yale attended—and shot—yesterday's Taste of Tribeca, and as you can see, she did a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of the event. / 2 comments
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days—including a single-family home on Greenwich for $17.5 million.
In the News: The Conversion of 7 Harrison
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
RH Gallery Has Closed
"The circumstances required that I act quickly. Though disruptive and unfortunate, terminating operations was the best available option." / 2 comments
A First Glimpse of Plans for 460 Washington
They're not renderings, but they do give a sense of the 10-story apartment building's silhouette.
Seen & Heard: Freeman Plaza
Plus: Mulberry & Vine now open on Saturdays; Scissor party; ARChive music sale; Issey Miyake and Artemide; "The Other Woman"; 37 Warren addition.
In the News: World Trade Center Security Zone
Plus: More Arne Svenson coverage; lights coming back on at Hudson River Park esplanade and bike path; big new art gallery; B Flat review; Water Taxi accident; another Lenny's; Greenwich buildings for sale. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Gym Discrimination
Plus: Taste of Tribeca and the disappearing Citi Bike rack; Finn Square redesign meeting; J&R rumor; 460 Washington gearing back up; Battery Dance Company discount. / 12 comments
In the News: Sheldon Silver in Hot Water
Plus: The media discovers Arne Svenson's photos of his neighbors; inside 93 Worth; Colin Quinn's pad; Seaport wine and beer bars to pop up at Pier 17; police blotter; 55 Warren penthouse; Front Street trauma; BPC gustnado; Pace dorm; Ikea ferry frequency.
Broadway’s Residential Boom
Eight conversions are currently underway, bringing nearly 500 new residential units to the six-block stretch between Canal and Worth—and that doesn't even include the site that's rumored to be making way for a 14-story condo. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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That's what this looks like indeed. Either horrible incompetence or actual intentional corruption. — Marcus / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
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