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
New Kid on the Block: Saluggi’s Sandwich Shoppe
Saluggi's Sandwich Shoppe sells the kind of affordable all-American food available at diners and delis around New York.
In the News: More Major Real Estate News in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: "Tribute in Light"; 9/11 anniversary plans; "The Sphere"; an old-looking room; Tribeca Film Festival head leaving; Atera non-review.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (July)
It's that time of the month again! What was discussed: Integrating the sidewalks (and possibly the garden) at Bogardus Plaza, the restaurant taking over Uncle Mike's, a big outdoor wine party, and more. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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