In the News: New Seaport Buildings
Plus: Pier 15 review; the cause of the Pier 17 fire; 9/11 families want politicians to speak at anniversary.
Meet Your New Neighbors
Get ready for a renderfest! Here's a recap of the 13 new Tribeca buildings in the works—which will bring around 450 new apartments to the neighborhood. / 15 comments
Newsletter: July 16
Hudson River Park Neighborhood Improvement District • Exploring Pier 26 • New Kid on the Block: Saluggi's Sandwich Shoppe • Bogardus Plaza • 443 Greenwich • BLT Season • More
In the News: South Street Seaport Fire
Plus: Photos of Tribeca nannies and their wards; dog care as real-estate amenity; fancy rooftop gardens; Bread expanding.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Thirteen sales were recorded in the past week—a few were commercial, and a big one (over $8 million) was an apartment purchased by a woman from Oklahoma.
In the News: Battery Park City Stoplights
Plus: More investors in 56 Leonard; Mast Brothers shop in Seaport confirmed; 57 Reade sales update.
Seen & Heard: BLT Season Is About to Begin
Plus: Another Potbelly; chanterelles at New Amsterdam Market; Paul Liebrandt doc nominated for an Emmy; kids' book authors on the Lilac; Vera Wang.
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 1 comment
Exploring Pier 26
Madelyn Wils, the head of the Hudson River Park Trust (and a Tribeca citizen), gave me an exclusive tour of the unfinished part of the park's Tribeca section, including a look at the restaurant space, an update on the esplanade, and more. / 3 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? (There's another image, if this one doesn't ring any bells.) Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Ralph Macchio
Plus: John Ashbery and George Clinton together at last, sort of; nail salon opens; sandwiches. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza