Seen & Heard: The Smyth Hotel Isn’t Rebranding
Plus: Library to close for longer than a year; DanceBody found a permanent home; police meeting tonight; Bortolami show.
Loft Peeping: Harrison Street Townhouse
The 1828 house was recently bought by two artists, who thoroughly renovated it. “We wanted to do something totally new that would match the house without seeming artificial,” said one. "It looks like layers of history, as if the house progressed over time.” / 5 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 26
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Seen & Heard: Trader Joe’s Opening in Two Weeks?
Plus: Sidewalk doohickey on Duane; "Faces Places," the wonderful documentary by Agnès Varda and JR; Peter Roehr show at Ortuzar Projects; Battery Park City's Golden Jubilee. / 2 comments
Tribeca Library to Close for a Year
The New York Public Library says the branch is getting interior renovations. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Dirty Lemon Said to Be Opening Here
Plus: "The best crossing guard in the city"; former Nobu windows papered over; the Frederick hotel finally gets a first-floor cornice; sexy paintings. / 9 comments
In the News: Danny Meyer’s Sky-High FiDi Restaurant
Plus: Cuomo proposes a plastic-bag ban a year later; neat old photo of Magoos bar; Governors Island to stay open late on Fridays; bus overhaul; Brookfield Place drill this afternoon. / 3 comments
The Tribeca Fitness Handbook: 10 Awesome Workouts
The surest way to get results—and actually enjoy yourself—is to shake up your fitness routine. Here are ten ways to try something new. / Sponsored
A New Café and Playspace Is in the Works
Tribeca couple Laura Maness and Steven Brisson are opening Love Bug Café & Play this summer. But first, they're launching the brand by sponsoring the Family Zone at Taste of Tribeca on May 19. / 3 comments
Citibabes Isn’t Moving to Tribeca
Founder Tracey Frost Rensky says the school has been forced to close, citing "a New York–style real estate battle between the landlord and the co-op board, with Citibabes the innocent party caught in the middle." / 8 comments
The Final Design for Pier 26
With work starting this summer, the Hudson River Park Trust says that the pier should be completed by the fall of 2020. / 1 comment
In the News: Opening Set for Cortlandt Street Subway Station
Plus: The litany of troubles at the St. Nicholas National Shrine; a map of landmarked properties seeking changes; estate drama.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
This building is NOT in the historic district. — Tribeca Citizen / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
What happened to Another Room? — Cs / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
Very sadly, the building's facade has been illegally painted black. This NW Tribeca area is a landmarked district since 1992... — Washington Street resident and building owner for 50 years / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
I look forward to walking north for this. — Stuart / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich