Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 12/29/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier. One is a longstanding restaurant....
In the News: East River Ferry Extension
Plus: Aamanns-Copenhagen reviewed; crime report; another big building east of City Hall Park; FiDi diner closing. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Drybar
"We've had a lot of requests to come to Tribeca," said Drybar founder Alli Webb on the occasion of the 25th location (and fifth in Manhattan), opening today. "It's a natural fit for us. We love TenOverTen and SoulCycle!" P.S. Sorry, FiDivas, but the 180 Broadway location isn't happening (yet?).
Seen & Heard: American Flatbread Update
Plus: Fika update; two more World Financial Center closures.
In the News: New Amsterdam Market
Reopening in February. Plus: 249 Church Street loft comps; artist Nate Lowman; new FiDi building getting glassed. / 1 comment
Spelling Is Overeated Anyway
Certain errors are more noteworthy than others—when the wrong word is used, for instance, or when a new, funny-sounding word is created. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 27
Tribeca Then and Now: Hubert, Collister, and Greenwich • Reflections on the City • Pier 17 • All Good Things's Restaurant • More
In the News: Tracy Anderson
Plus: More end-of-year restaurant honors; Pier 17 on track; another fire at the World Trade Center; Bethenny and Jason separated; Independence Plaza; new Harrison chef; Fresh Salt reopened. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New Business Updates
Including Drybar, the restaurants coming to 66 Leonard and All Good Things, and a medical office; Hubert Street construction; FEMA Disaster Recovery Center; a hair salon's new look; fallout shelter answer; Vestry Wines open in temp space. / 1 comment
Reflections on the City (Part 4)
More proof that I have a thing for reflected light, the way it forms patterns and shapes on city surfaces. / 1 comment
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