Newsletter: July 1
The Sterling Mason • Nosy Neighbor: 87 Leonard • China Blue • Hudson River Park Tax • Gap Withdrawal • Star Pizza • The Trading Post • More
Seen & Heard: Fireworks Tonight
Plus: Inside 1 World Trade Center's communication rings; country singer Kathy Mattea; a stumper.
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 $15.6 million sale at 7 Hubert.
In the News: Proposal to Close Seaport Streets
Plus: Tribeca history recap; 24 Hubert Wines profile; Australian coffee in FiDi; remembering James Gandolfini.
Seen & Heard: Pizza Joint Closed by Health Department
Plus: Lady Gaga speaking at Pier 26 tonight; Peck Slip construction done early; why you should sign up for Uber; Blue Marble ice cream at Pier 25; Polarn O. Pyret sale; Lilac market postponed; Danish brunch; Collect Pond Park. / 1 comment
Look What’s Opening in the Capsouto Frères Space…
The July Community Board 1 agendas include a liquor-license application for 451 Washington—for a restaurant that pretty much has to be Chinese. UPDATE: It's evidently related to Café China in Midtown. / 3 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. (Update: No one guessed, so I posted the answer.)
First Look Inside the Sterling Mason
Everything you need to know about the big, dazzling new development in northwest Tribeca—including photos and renderings of the luscious courtyard and the model kitchen and bath, and excluding the prices. Then again, if you have to ask.... / 1 comment
In the News: Seaport Restaurant Debuts
Plus: FiDi tower landmarked; Walker Street penthouse with ambitions; Matt Bernson sale; July 4 fireworks.
Seen & Heard: Gap Cancels Its Plans
Meaning Cristina Dos Santos gets a reprieve. Plus: Summer Sale Report (including today's Erin Fetherston sample sale, Calypso, and Torly Kid); Whole Foods Tribeca to launch a food cart; kids concert canceled; Maiyet opening on Crosby. / 1 comment
Is the Hudson River Park Tax in Trouble?
Developer Douglas Durst, a longtime proponent of the Neighborhood Improvement District plan, has withdrawn his support—in part because the sale of air rights along West Street will likely mean compromised views and a corresponding decrease in home values. / 3 comments
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Arlo is an amazing & talented photographer!!! These pics totally capture the joy and excitement of the day. You can... — CocoNYC8 / One last look at the Knicks parade
100% agree - especially when it's lit up at night. Truly a remarkable building. — JT / The neighborhood from the cupola of 1 Centre
Trash baskets on West Broadway between Chambers and Franklin were removed for the event and have so far not been... — Geroge Bacon / One last look at the Knicks parade
Amazing photos!! Thank you for sharing them! Really impressive that it was clean so quickly!! Also that they filled that... — Christine / One last look at the Knicks parade
He also called it a bodega - which is laughable — Daniela Brady / Seen & Heard: ICYMI, Primary Day is Tuesday
Unbelievable photos! Thanks for sharing! — Lissa Hussian / One last look at the Knicks parade
Everything was great about the parade minus "super fan" Zohran. In last year's debate he was asked to name any... — Robert / One last look at the Knicks parade