Seen & Heard: Bogardus Plaza Work Begins
Plus: Real estate broker Ryan Serhant moves in; Woodrow's delivers; Just Scandinavian sale; the buying power of the 99%; sign of the week. / 8 comments
In the News: P.S. 234 Waitlist Over
Plus: Façade easements; what's replacing the Yankee Clipper; Potbelly menu addition; another Yushi in FiDi; JCPenney in Soho.
New Kid on the Block: Harry’s Italian
It says something about Harry and Peter Poulakakos's confidence that they feel comfortable opening a 100-seat restaurant—in this case, Harry's Italian in Goldman Alley—with no friends-and-family warm-up. / 1 comment
The Hotel Boom
Below Canal Street, nearly thirty hotels have opened in recent years, are currently under construction, are about to begin construction, or are on hold and could restart at any time. I made a map to show where they are. / 6 comments
Newsletter: May 7
TCQ&A: Walt Chefitz • Nosy Neighbor: Tribeca Picture Books • Photo Safari • Bogardus Plaza Upgrade • Pier 25 Ships • Tribeca Family Festival • More
Seen & Heard: New Amsterdam Market
Pushing to make it permanent. Plus: A caution-tape fan; update on new Peck Slip restaurant; Kanye West; more Karolina Kurkova.
In the News: Manhattan’s Drunkest Bartender
Plus: The now-gone 1875 Tribune Building; semi-celebrity real estate; oopsie at Bouley.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Six sales were recorded in the past week—plus a lot of activity at the American Express Carriage House. (Also: Did anyone know that 53 Murray is called The Mansions on Murray?)
Coming Up: Sustainable Street Meat, Petting Zoo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Plus: More open artists' studios, a tap-dancing "American Idol" contestant, Dandy Wellington and His Band, and a lot of art.
Seen & Heard: Bogardus Plaza Upgrade
Plus: Salisbury steak coming to Tribeca?; Battery Park carousel update; Romanian Parade.
In the News: Pier 25 Ships
Plus: Possible Pier 40 plans (including residences); Capsouto Frères; Atera's wine list; BPC building to get redone; Espasso.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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