New Buildings, Old Tricks
If your new-construction condo is similar to many others out there, says attorney Daniel Gershburg, you'll likely be asked to pay New York City and New York State transfer taxes, as well as the sponsor's lawyer fees. Get ready to negotiate.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 13—that’s this Sunday. If she says that all she wants is breakfast in bed, she might be telling the truth. But why risk it? / Sponsored
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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
True North Tribeca! https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtribeca — James Bogardus / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
It looks like an Ess-a-bagel is coming the Murray. The bagel wars continue!! — Reademan / Modern Bread & Bagel is open
I loved walking by on Chambers, seeing all the instruments and folks working on them. It’s a reminder of what... — freya / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
We went there over the weekend. The food was really good and a really good deal - it's cheaper than... — B / Sneak Peek: Friedmans on Greenwich
I wish Meadow Lane would do the same with regard to respecting our neighborhood. Their trash and customer litter is... — Reggie / Good Neighbor: Apollo Bagels deals with its trash
Thank God nobody was hurt! — JT / Parking lift at Warren and West Broadway collapses, injuring attendant
So fortunate that nobody was seriously hurt!!! — Tribeca Local / Parking lift at Warren and West Broadway collapses, injuring attendant