Open Letter: The Hudson River Park Tax
A bunch of Tribecans are rallying behind a nine-point memo about why the Friends of Hudson River Park's plan for a Neighborhood Improvement District—and corresponding tax—is a bad idea. There's a petition, too. / 4 comments
56 Leonard Floorplans
Curbed spotted a bunch of listings for the building on StreetEasy, with floorplans and prices, and Buzz Buzz Home has the maintenance fees.
In the News: Street Pianos Are Coming Back
Plus: 56 Leonard renderings; Goldman Sachs ferries running and open to the public; man allegedly steals Dalí artwork and something from Whole Foods Tribeca; post-Sandy office space; Hot Clay Oven; 22 Renwick comes back to life; 18 Leonard.
The Ghostbusters Firehouse Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Constructed in Lego—inside and out—by expert Orion Pax. / 1 comment
In the News: Guess Who’s Coming to Brookfield Place
Plus: Minimum sentence for drunk-driving killer; that Hudson Street parking lot; tech firms being lured downtown; Andrew Carmellini; another Seaport restaurant shuttered. / 1 comment
Greenwich Grill’s Upcoming Pop-Up
For two weeks, the Tokyo-Italian restaurant will host Kawabun restaurant from Nagoya. It's getting harder and harder not to eat Japanese food in this neighborhood.
Seen & Heard: Car Fire Trick
Plus: 443 Greenwich demo; "Thames" pronunciation; Duane Park restaurant closed; Shinola bike preview; broker advice; Club Monaco behind-the-scenes video. / 6 comments
The Iconic Dishes of Tribeca
There are dishes that become so associated with a restaurant that chefs can't remove them for fear of ticking off patrons. Are the six that I'm thinking of the six that you're thinking of? / 29 comments
Paint It White
There comes a point every winter when, unless you're a student hoping for a snow day, the thought of more snow isn't all that appealing. But if anything can get you excited about the possibility, it's Milo Hess's photography of the two most recent storms. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 18
First Impressions: The Dead Rabbit • Instagram Tribeca (Vol. 2) • Franklin Place • 137 Franklin • Real Estate Sales Report • More
Seen & Heard: A New Lenny’s Restaurant
Plus: Freight-elevator Museum to open café and shop; My Little Sunshine kids' store; intense conversation at afternoon tea; New Amsterdam Market petition. / 2 comments
In the News: Jackie Robinson Museum
Plus: Touring a flooring showroom; the base of 1 World Trade Center; McDonald's-scented apartments. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
No outrage or protest. No TV interview from parents or community? How can you allow this to happen after Judege... — New York Native / An update on two Downtown shelters
I sent an email to the owner early last week -- no answer yet. — Tribeca Citizen / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Re: a "commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur" I am shocked that the facility... — Lisa / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
"My dog doesn't sh*t on the turf"...said every dog owner who's dog sh*t on the turf. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Lone voice here. Not advocating for breaking the law and agree dog owners need/must pick up their poop etc. But... — Will / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Well said all of the above comments. Another Room is part of the community, a well loved low key bar,... — Will / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Fair. Good point. There are zero places for dogs who need to stretch their legs to do so grass, and... — Humble Neighbor / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?