Newsletter: June 28
$24.5 Million Townhouse • Nosy Neighbor: Franklin Renovation • Loft Peeping: Tribeca Family • South Street Seaport Museum • 4 World Trade Center • Carl's Steaks • More
In the News: 4WTC Accident
Plus: New leadership at CB1; popsicles and tamales; burger kiosk; Beach and Varick, then and now; cheating student's excuse; nightclub shuttered.
Seen & Heard: Something Is Coming to the Matsugen Space
But what? Plus: Midcentury sale in an old Tribeca building; 137 Franklin cladding; 1 N. Moore plywood goes up; Benares restaurant; Superstar Gym update; Emergency Medical Care. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Up With the Building Under Renovation on Franklin?
"Between Hudson and Greenwich, on the south side of street, between Thalassa and defunct fire station. Is it going to be condos or rentals?" —A.
In the News: 40Worthgate!
A political break-in. Plus: Cheating at Stuyvesant; Julie Menin looks back; 4WTC worker impaled; Pier 40 dinner cruises; new recycling bin.
Seen & Heard: Carl’s Steaks Is Closed
But it'll be reborn as a truck. Plus: Saluggi's Sandwich Shop update; Tribeca Grand sidewalk seating; Kaffe 1668 as wine bar; Chipotle; cool shadow art.
Have Friends or Family Coming to Town?
The best houseguests actually stay in a hotel—but you can't put them just anywhere. Your best bet is the Duane Street Hotel, which combines the charm of a small hotel with the professionalism of a large one. Plus: Save 15% this summer. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Itizy Ice Cream Truck
Plus: Spend the night inside a Harrison Street townhouse; another fan of Bu & the Duck; watch movies in the W New York Downtown "Residential Lounge." / 1 comment
In the News: 4 World Trade Center Tops Out
Plus: City politicians like Jerry's; penthouse for sale; Hudson Square nightclub slammed by State Liquor Authority; chef leaves Demi Monde; lighting strikes 1WTC. / 1 comment
That’s All Folksy
There's a new exhibit at the South Street Seaport Museum: "Compass: Folk Art in Four Directions," curated by the American Folk Art Museum. It's sure to make you want to go to a flea market—or five. / 1 comment
This Townhouse Could Be Yours
Fireplace? Check. Terrace? Check. Private garage? Check. What more could a Triburban want? (How about wine storage for 3,000 bottles?) UPDATE: Curbed has the sales history. It was bought in '98 for $500K. / 6 comments
Newsletter: June 25
New Store on Duane • Eight Ways to Chill Out • Nosy Neighbor: Cobblestones for N. Moore? • Photo Safari! • Club Remix • More
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History of Tribeca Buildings
It IS sort of weird, but remember that drone shows are often constructed so you can only make out the... — J / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer