In the News: Renovation Rejection
Not good enough for Canal Street. Plus: Northern Tribeca; inside a loft sale at 67 Hudson; Julie Menin running for Manhattan Borough President.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Black Pellets on Pier 25?
"What are those small black pellets in the athletic field at Pier 25? They're kind of the size of Grape-Nuts cereal, or maybe Pop Rocks." —U.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 25
New Kid on the Block: Kutsher's Tribeca • Schoolhouse Electric & Supply • Loft Peeping: Playful Triplex • 9/11 Museum • Defacing Tribeca • Much more
Seen & Heard: 1 N. Moore
Plus: Tribeca Greenmarket report (including a way to help the less fortunate celebrate Thanksgiving); Small Business Saturday promotion.
In the News: Hudson River Park Renderings
...of the unfinished segment. Plus: Small Business Saturday; combining Governors Island with Manhattan; Picasso Pizzeria. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Kutsher’s Tribeca
Kutsher's Tribeca, the much-anticipated "Jewish American bistro" with ties to a legendary Catskills resort, has opened at 186 Franklin. Here's one goy's report. / 6 comments
Schoolhouse Expansion
Vintage-inspired lighting company Schoolhouse Electric is making a play to take over your entire home: It's rebranding as Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., and it's selling far more than light fixtures. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Playful Triplex
The November issue of Interior Design features a Tribeca apartment by Ghislaine Viñas that's a real kick. Plus: Best shower ever? / 4 comments
In the News: 9/11 Museum Delayed
How will we ever learn what happened? Plus: Jungsik review; Tweed Courthouse as school?; Kutsher's slideshow; OWS vs. Trinity Church.
Defacing Tribeca, Part 3
This is my third (and last) photo essay of street-art faces. The urge to draw human faces strikes me as so primal, reminiscent of cave paintings.
Newsletter: Nov. 21
The way Tribeca was • New Kid on the Block: Artsee • School plan rejected • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Recent real estate sales • Coming up • Cortlandt Alley • More
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
jm: I see dogs daily in the morning, typically between 7:30 and 9:00am, on weekdays. There are people who throw... — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Jails plan is so foolish and yet it goes on. There won't be enough spaces to hold all the inmates,... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
This concept still seems completely backwards to me. I'd vote for European (and probably rest of world) style cafe seating.... — Marcus / An update on outdoor dining
Here are two recent photo collections of the Brooklyn jail for anyone curious: http://fieldcondition.com/blog/2026/4/15/construction-update-275-atlantic-avenue https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/03/facade-installation-begins-at-275-atlantic-avenue-in-boerum-hill-brooklyn.html — malcolm / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
Location, staff, and vibe, A+++++... Pizza, my opinion super boring and generic. Not NYC enough for my taste. I wish... — A Tribeca Parent / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
The LPC approved the plans. I love it! https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2026/04/lpc-approves-renovation-expansion-of-385-greenwich-street-in-tribeca-manhattan.html — Reademan / Rooftop addition proposed for historic building at Greenwich and N. Moore
Yes Nomad is very tasty and Samar is charming, I am a fan .Tika Marsala sandwich with shrimp as the... — dianne talan / New Kid on the Block: Nomad Sandwiches