New Kid on the Block: Valley
Two locals, Kimmy Carton and Jackie Brookstein, had their let's-open-a-store moment during Hurricane Sandy's aftermath. The result is Valley, a stylish women's fashion boutique debuting this Sunday. / 1 comment
First Look at 460 Washington
A rendering of the behemoth-in-the-works across the street from Truffles Tribeca has been posted on the construction fence. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 19
New Kids on the Block: Rheanne White and Reade Street Prep • Lisa Ridd and Smitten Films • 443 Greenwich • New Waxing Salon • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • More
In the News: A Peek at the 22 Thames Podium
Plus: Dance New Amsterdam gets a month; inside the studio of artist Joanne Greenbaum; Tetsu rumor.
Seen & Heard: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Plus: Rendering for 2 Renwick; a new lunch option; Caroline Kennedy rumor; Kidville rumor; Art Moderne landmark getting work done; Citi Bike scuff marks. / 2 comments
443 Greenwich Just Got More Exclusive
The hotly anticipated development will have nowhere near the 80 to 100 condos previously discussed. UPDATE: Now with new info. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Reade Street Prep
"We wanted it to be open, bright, clean, and contemporary," said Reade Street Prep founder Ilysa Winick. And fun, I'd add—with what might be the cutest kids' restroom stalls ever. Plus: An Exerblast element. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New Waxing Salon
Plus: Groovy old signage; photographer show at new New York Film Academy; Pen Parentis lineup; Hudson River Park benefit. / 11 comments
In the News: Joe Biden’s Niece Arrested on Desbrosses
Plus: How to complain about Academy buses; Pier 17 holdout; Occupy Wall Street march; Oktoberfest; 56 Warren deep dive.
Tribeca: The Film
As you read in the previous post, Smitten Films founder Lisa Ridd has offered to make a 2-3 minute love letter to Tribeca, using video and photos sent in by you. So let's get mooooving! / 1 comment
My Neighbor, the Entrepreneur: Lisa Ridd
"We take people's pictures, videos, other images and organize, curate, and edit it all into a meaningful film complete with music, titles, and effects," says the founder of Smitten Films. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: “Ghostbusters” with Slime
Plus: Mulberry & Vine delivery; checking in on 11 N. Moore and the hotels on Renwick and Hudson; Dylan Prime update; Leonard Street construction photos; Hudson Square deli; FiDi creperie.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Property buyers rich enough for 1.8 floors per apartment in a 9 story building explicitly don't want a gathering spot... — Elizabeth / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
They occasionally make mistakes but, for the most part, that is not what they do. I wish ICE would establish... — lowrider / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
We had one, it was called Magoo's. — Mulciber / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Only 53 sq feet (so like, 5 x 10 ft space?) of retail on that prime corner? What a missed... — Reader on Reade / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
What a shame I loved that Pharmacy Art Deco looking building. — sonia stock / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
YES!!! — Bere / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
What was that great pizza place that was next door? it was open for a few years. — Luigi / Restaurant and supper club under construction at Buddha-Bar space