In the News: Franklin Place Rendering
It's dark. Plus: The future of two historic Seaport buildings; real estate in "Eastern Tribeca"; Downtown Hospital CEO resigns; new design for W. Thames bridge.
“Spider-Man 2” to Film in FiDi
Also on Community Board 1's March agendas: The proposed Hudson River Park tax; Fresh Direct's ever-present trucks; public art in Tribeca Park; Bogardus Plaza; 502 Canal; a big Broadway cultural project; and more. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Feb. 28
Trattoria Cinque • Marc Forgione • DeRose Method Tribeca • Goldman Sachs Ferries • Loft Peeping: Skylofts • The Hummus & Pita Co. • Museum of Modern Graffiti • More
In the News: West Thames Bridge
Plus: Tribeca Canvas has a rough day; Go Go Curry review; 42 Hudson analysis. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Pier 40 Forum
Plus: Learn how to tie a knot from the guy who tightrope-walked the Twin Towers; a new pizza option; gallery show; Thom Browne backpacks.
Trattoria Cinque Appears to Be Closing
And a local restaurateur has big, juicy plans for the space. / 12 comments
NY Vision Group Opens in Tribeca!
Dr. Harry Koster and NY Vision Group are pleased to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art facility at 37 Murray. Our experienced doctors offer the latest ophthalmic diagnostics, whether you need LASIK, a glaucoma/cataract evaluation, advanced aesthetic eyelid procedures, or expert contact lens fittings. / Sponsored
Museum of Modern Graffiti | February 2013
Here's a collection of the street art I've come across in greater Tribeca since October.
In the News: More on the Upcoming World Financial Center Market
Including its two restaurants. Plus: Battery Park tents to be removed; Atera insists on pre-payment; 4 New York Plaza; Paris Café.
Seen & Heard: Good News About the Butterfly
Along with some less good news. Plus: Novelist Rick Moody sings; Woodrow's throws itself a party; gallery show about plants; cherry blossoms.
Loft Peeping: Skylofts Three-Bedroom
New American Luxury recently featured a handsome three-bedroom apartment in the Skylofts building designed by architect Inson Dubois Wood. Note the cute dog.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
"Even cast-iron architecture might have been considered avant garde when it first appeared." No. Just no. Cast iron was intentionally... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
No slight was intended against Tribeca Paint. It's just nice to have a choice of stores, like we used to.... — Gary / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
The facade resembles two buildings on Church Street - one on the corner of Warren, the other at Chambers Street.... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
The best part about those 9 ft windows is the inability to see 14 White while looking out through them.... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Sad to see BabyCottons go. Bought many quality gifts there for family and friends. Items were always beautiful and well... — Tribeca Mom / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Regarding Bubby's, it could be the Devil Wears Prada effect. People re-watching or first seeing the movie in advance of... — Chester / Seen & Heard: An all-time record at Bubby’s?
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White