Franklin Place Just Got a Little Less Exclusive
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Liquor license for Denny's; P.S. 150's proposed move; Hamptons export Tutto Il Giorno; Upper East Side export Gina La Fornarina; 60 Collister rooftop pergolas; Downtown Connection; sexy shoeshines.
In the News: 9/11 Wreckage Wasn’t Landing Gear
Plus: New sailing program; Franklin Place sales office; Benares lunch review; book publisher.
Seen & Heard: 1WTC Spire Postponed
Plus: Dylan Prime auction; Bikini Bar's summer plans (juice bar!); another thought about the Citi Bike racks; five-and-dime at Cosmopolitan Café; Loopy Doopy pushed back; coming up at Soho Photo. / 7 comments
Lena Dunham’s Hairstylist Is Opening a Salon Here
Renowned hairstylist Rheanne White—who lives in Tribeca—has chosen a spot close to home for her first salon. It'll be at 14 Jay, and it'll have 10 chairs.
The Voyeur Next Door
Tribeca photographer Arne Svenson has been capturing his Tribeca neighbors in what used to be called private moments. / 32 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 29
New Kid on the Block: Mulberry & Vine • Woolworth Building Lobby • Proposed P.S. 150 Move • Walker Street Break-Ins • 9/11 Landing Gear • Trinity Church • John Allan's Tribeca • J&R • More
Seen & Heard: J&R Is Shrinking
Plus: Floral designer closes up his shop; John Allan's finally reopens; Everyman Espresso is taking over Bikini Bar; "Girls" filming in the neighborhood; Chambers degradation; 56 Leonard. / 2 comments
In the News: 9/11 Landing Gear Discovered Behind Park51
Plus: The final part of 1 World Trade Center's spire; Woolworth Building images and history; Matt Bernson expansion plans.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days (ending 4/27/13)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
Seen & Heard: Walker Street Break-Ins
Know anything? Plus: Construction finally set to start at vacant lot on Chambers; Telepan signs a lease; Five Boro Bike Tour; another Radio Shack bites the dust; DeRose Method Tribeca event. / 2 comments
In the News: Sterling Mason
Plus: 11 N. Moore penthouse price; Park51 developer considering condos; BonChon Chicken reopens; hoagie restaurant debuting Monday in FiDi. / 1 comment
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 2 comments









All of this framing of dog owners as entitled is rich. What you're really arguing for is a version of... — Talg / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
I know this comment is supposed to be provocative but it’s actually just embarrassing — Jay / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
And whatever happened to “Curb your dog”? — SusanD / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
While i respect that each person should have rights (dog owners and non-dog owners) to live freely, my issue is... — john / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
The ruling only said dogs can be considered family if leashed and their injury causes emotional distress to the person... — Glenn / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
How is grease getting there? Is it being illegally dumped? — A2 / Nosy Neighbor: Why does the corner of Warren and Greenwich smell so bad?
Sadly, this is a real problem. To the owners who say "but no one is using the turf now" I... — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?