How Tribeca Became Tribeca
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
Seen & Heard: Maman’s Northwest Tribeca Outpost Opens Monday
Plus: There's a Taim on Maiden Lane; Confederate memorials at Soho Photo; Diwali family event at Everafter; 108 Leonard at night; wrong-way drivers on W. Broadway. / 6 comments
In the News: Racist Graffiti at the African Burial Ground National Monument
Plus: Review of Primo's bar; actor bought $19 million Tribeca apartment; Il Mattone to open a third outpost; Nike leases office space at Pier 17; more on Duane Street topper.
Seen & Heard: Two New Galleries
Hionas Gallery is returning to Tribeca, and Bortolami is involved in a new venture at the former Artists Space on Walker. Plus: Pop-up gallery on Warren; new work by Jeff Zimmerman; show of Tribeca paintings; 1st Precinct meeting for Soho and Hudson Square. / 2 comments
Quiz: Dead Restaurants (Part 2)
Can you identify these 10 deceased restaurants, as once described in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide? / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: Two Hands to Serve Dinner Again
Plus: Vote no on the community board proposal; Physique 57 opened on Sixth Ave.; Watts Street parking vigilante; Staple Street photo solved; 130 William's facade panels. / 3 comments
In the News: Loft Peeping at 443 Greenwich
Plus: Popcorn pop-up; more on the development of the Tribeca Cinemas building; alley painter; why Cynthia Nixon is running against Deborah Glick; fast-casual Chinese in FiDi; Savannah Guthrie; vote no on the three proposals.
New Restaurant in the Blaue Gans Space
Also on Community Board 1's November agendas: Four-story addition proposed for two-story building on Franklin; two existing restaurants appear top be getting taken over; booze at the Dirty Lemon store; Alamo Drafthouse; more.
Newsletter: Nov. 5
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Seen & Heard: P.S. 234’s Annual Clothing Sale
Plus: A magnificent courthouse dome; the brewpub opening on Vandam; a treat for Australians; then-and-now construction photo project. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Another Card-Only Café
Plus: Favorite Halloween costume; Park Place tower crests buildings to the north; Spring Place opened a Beverly Hills outpost; "NSFW" art exhibit; homeless people in Fulton Center; "Search Party" shoot. / 5 comments
In the News: P.S. 150 Space to Be Reallocated for Residential Use
Plus: Barge company threatens more intrusive ads; politicians push to pause and restart the jail plan; Oscar de la Renta designers live in Tribeca; NBA player(s) appear to have bought on Walker; de Blasio blames others for poor planning; 88 White history. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The derogatory phrase used, probably inappropriately, to describe your sentiment is "pearl-clutching". Those who esteem the sort of "shock above... — mulciber / New tenant for Taylor’s building
While I agree there may be better places, it does seem the judge's order blocking the shelter in August 2025... — Amy G. / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
Wow, straight to the blatant racism. Well done. — Cd / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
Is the Social Democratic First Muslim mayor already showing his lack of judgement or ability to handle any real life... — R. / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
Here’s a thought… STOP with the low barrier shelter and the story wouldn’t you rather have them in the shelter... — Bernice / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
And I know for a fact, this guy knows his coffees!!!!! :) — Amy S / New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
I was curious about the new shop's name, but after visiting their website, I was deeply disturbed. The site features... — Cristina Brandi / New tenant for Taylor’s building