Nobody’s Prefect
Because there's no auto-correct in the real world... yet. / 1 comment
In the News: Interior Designer’s Tribeca Loft
Plus: What local politicians have to say about the nixing of the jail tower; "Fearless Girl" is mid-move; history of a neglected Franklin Street building.
Seen & Heard: Rooftop Bar Opens This Weekend
Plus: McDonald's is indeed closing; new gallery will have its entrance on Cortlandt Alley; Orthodox Jewish comedian; fashion pop-up shop.
The Birth of Battery Park City (Part 3)
Still more astounding photos of Battery Park City when it was still under construction. In this post: the southern part. / 4 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 29
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The City Is Dropping Its Plan for a Huge New Jail
Officials say that the proposal faced "difficulties relocating all the existing tenants inside 80 Centre Street." / 4 comments
In the News: Unorthodox Pickpocketry
Plus: Edward Albee's loft hits the market; James Rosenquist's townhouse sells; politician wants to force businesses to take cash; Asphalt Green roof repair to cost millions; Il Mulino's white truffles; former De Maria space to be a chain café. / 7 comments
Another Chelsea Gallery Is Moving Here
Andrew Kreps Gallery will join the burgeoning arts-and-design district of northeast Tribeca.
Quiz: Dead Restaurants (Part 4)
"According to the menu, the shrimp chips are 'loved by mermaids.'" Know which dead restaurant this is? And the nine others? / 13 comments
Seen & Heard: Art World Conference to Be Held Here
Plus: Soho Photo's postcard and print sale; World Trade Center toy store is a pop-up; meet jeweler Yoshinobu Kataoka; Native American Art Market.
Immediate Occupancy: New 3BR with Private Terrace for Under $5M at One Hundred Barclay
The space you need. Every amenity you want. In the middle of the neighborhood you love. / Sponsored
Loft Peeping: Anthony Sperduti
A co-founder of the Partners & Spade ad agency, Anthony Sperduti renovated and decorated his White Street loft himself, citing "cinematography, Peggy Guggenheim's Venice home, and 1970s New York nightlife" as inspiration. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
"Even cast-iron architecture might have been considered avant garde when it first appeared." No. Just no. Cast iron was intentionally... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
No slight was intended against Tribeca Paint. It's just nice to have a choice of stores, like we used to.... — Gary / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
The facade resembles two buildings on Church Street - one on the corner of Warren, the other at Chambers Street.... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
The best part about those 9 ft windows is the inability to see 14 White while looking out through them.... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Sad to see BabyCottons go. Bought many quality gifts there for family and friends. Items were always beautiful and well... — Tribeca Mom / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Regarding Bubby's, it could be the Devil Wears Prada effect. People re-watching or first seeing the movie in advance of... — Chester / Seen & Heard: An all-time record at Bubby’s?
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White