Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 02/10/13)—including a $19 million apartment at 1 York.
After the Storm
I just walked around for an hour—I love the quiet streets after a snowstorm, and also watching people dig out. These photos probably make it look a bit prettier than it is out there.... / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Sales Office for 5 Franklin Place
Plus: The Dead Rabbit opens tonight; the hotel coming to 170 Broadway gets branded; Chambers reconstruction delay; Kanye and Kim hanging in Tribeca.
In the News: South Street Skyscraper
Plus: Foxy FiDi building not 22 Thames (but could be on Washington); principal suggests sacrificing pre-K; Dahesh Museum of Art shop; Broadway building gets Landmarks date. / 9 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions.
Tribeca’s Best Lobby Art
That headline should be a question but (a) I figured you'd be more likely to read this post with the headline as is, and (b) I'm hoping we might reach a conclusion. So, what's hanging in your lobby? / 2 comments
In the News: Historic Front Street Residents Out Till May
Plus: MTV actor buys $4 million apartment; Petropolis reopens; 106 Duane sale; 50 West seeking financing; facials at Shibui Spa; East River Blueway.
Seen & Heard: Saffron Fresh Indian
Plus: Kembrel's pop-up shop; Fun. adds a second show (with Tegan and Sara); gallery exhibit of Metrocard art; Sandy photo contest; Ninja merchandise. / 4 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 7
New Kid on the Block: Fika • Nosy Neighbor: The Batmobile Limo • New Tenant on Duane Park • Pier 26 Summer Concert Series • Saleya Dinner Menu • More
In the News: Pier 17 Redesign Approved
(Except the big "Seaport" sign.) Plus: Racial bias in the NYPD's First Precinct; Pier A delayed; American Flatbread reactions; Park 51-related lawsuit; Pathmark site to become apartments.
Seen & Heard: Chambers Construction Delayed Again
Plus: No timeline yet for Asphalt Green; The Dead Rabbit just waiting on Con Ed; Harry's Italian in FiDi to reopen tomorrow; a pigeon-snatching theory; Citibank signage; anti-Valentine's Day cookies.








The NYPD 1st and 5th precinct have scheduled community council meetings that the public can attend and ask questions. I... — Randy / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Yes they use the Manhattan Mini-Storage at 78 Walker also. That seems a natural target for enforcement then. — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
these criminals meet up at the Post office on Canal Street. This mayor is allowing much more to happen. Like... — Native / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said, Marcus - completely agree. Convoluting immigration with illegal street vending is a distraction from the real issue. Enforcing... — JT / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
We have now had several mayors in a row who clearly don't care about this problem, or even implicitly support... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Yes, they have been massively expanding both up and down Broadway from Canal, so it's also changing the character of... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
these criminals because that is exactly what they are are storing their counterfeit goods in storage places all over the... — Native / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street