In the News: Silver Lining Update
Plus: Tour bus plan scrapped; elementary school zones said to be getting rejiggered; Tiny's; China Center's vertical garden at 1WTC; Sazón sued over tips; Seaport ships on the block?
Your Weekly Real Estate Sales Report
Apartments at 1 York, 25 Murray, 109 Reade, and 275 Greenwich changed hands—one for more than $3 million, although it might be more notable that two went for under $900,000.
In the News: Julie Menin
Plus: Garbage garage ruling; Frites 'N' Meats truck's propane tanks; Harrison Street townhouse price jump; trees cut down; gas leak in BPC; Trump Soho denied plaza seating.
Seen & Heard: Redesigning Tribeca
Plus: More details on 37 Warren (including an addition) and the 9/11 memorial visitor experience; Ward III reservations; and ROC's anniversary.
Poking Around Southbridge Towers
I've long been interested in Southbridge Towers, the middle-income housing complex just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. So when a new friend mentioned she lived there, I invited myself over. (On the tour I learned about plans for a new supermarket and veterinarian office.) / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (My other half says that the neighborhood used to have lots of doorbell situations like this, but I guess that was before my time.) Update: We have a winner! / 1 comment
In the News: Chien Cochère
Look at me using my French! Plus: BPC resident sues over being sent to Bellevue; near miss on Walker; is Spruce Street School big enough?; River Loft vs. River Loft. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tiny’s Opening
Plus: $1 pizza; getting into Tribeca Film Festival's opening night; beach volleyball; sales on shoes and pens; CB1 meeting; Plein Sud party.
Coming Soon: Pretty Things
A fancy designer is moving his shop from Soho to Walker Street. And yes, I'm going to make you click to find out who it is. / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: Sazón's behavior problems, the restaurants coming to the old Columbine space and 61 Reade (read the menus!), and "roving firebombs."
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed