In the News: Goldman Alley Makes the New York Times
Plus: Inside Fiterman Hall; where to buy stained Bouley chairs; man stuck in compactor found dead; Greenhouse looking at Antarctica. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tift Merritt
Plus: New to New Amsterdam Market; agendas for this week's two CB1 meetings; meet the cast of "Twelfth Night"; vintage photos.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Fifteen sales were reported in the past week—including a $7.2 million apartment at 101 Warren that was sold to a music industry bigwig.
Moomah Has Closed Again
"Yes, again," says the email that just came out, "and this time for good." So you can forget about the petitions.... / 2 comments
In the News: Possible 2012 Olympic Contender
Plus: fancy food at P.S. 150; man gets stuck in trash compactor; arguing over the 9/11 Memorial; theater at the Smyth; Gateway Plaza pool.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 6 comments
Field Trip: The Howard/Crosby Microneighborhood
When did the area around Howard and Crosby become one of the coolest parts of downtown? (Probably after Opening Ceremony moved there, but that's the only time it's mentioned in this post.) Let's explore NoCa! / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Quest Questions
Plus: Reconsidering the Matsugen space news; Saluggi's Sandwich Shop update; Seaport Museum plan for ditching some ships; Fulton Street Transit Center's new name; Downtown Florist moves; 1st Precinct meeting.
In the News: Stagnant Wading Pool
Plus: Ad bigwig buys here; homeless shelter starts expansion; nightclubs funneling names to the police; historic ships; bike-share concerns.
New Kid on the Block: Duxiana
"We're known for quality," says Paige Davidson of Duxiana, the Swedish company that just opened in the former Just Scandinavian space. "We've been family-owned and operated for three generations."
Intel on the Next Big Building Coming to Northwest Tribeca
...Including the number of stories, the number of units, the architect, and the developer. / 8 comments
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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