Still More True Tales of Tribeca Buildings
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
In the News: Acrobat Show
Plus: A survivor of last fall's terror attack; summer ice rink to debut on Governors Island; the lack of affordable housing around here; Underdog Bar on Stone Street.
Is Taylor Swift Building a Franklin Street Compound?
Taylor Swift has applied for a curb cut outside of 153 Franklin, the townhouse adjacent to the building where she owns the penthouse and a second-floor unit. / 2 comments
Tribeca News – 30 Warren Tops Out – Construction at Boutique New Development Condominium Well Underway
With only 23 residences, 30 Warren is a boutique condominium in the heart of Tribeca. / Sponsored
Tribeca Then and Now: Hudson
We continue our crawl through the past with a walk up Hudson Street, from Duane to Laight. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Four Shoots This Week
And counting. Plus: A better look at 70 Vestry's gated entrance; WellPup, dog treat company founded by a Tribeca resident; those "shaftway" signs on windows. / 3 comments
In the News: Setback for Rent-Regulated Tenants
Plus: Taste of Tribeca, wet but fun; Casey Neistat's stubborn trespasser; Q&A with Buckle My Shoe's founder; another co-working company plans a big expansion; The Park Preschool teacher retiring. / 1 comment
Dine Around Downtown Returns on May 22nd!
Scores of fabulous restaurants in one food festival: Dine Around Downtown is tomorrow, May 22—and everyone is welcome! / Sponsored
TCQ&A: Peter Carey
One of only four authors to win the Booker Prize twice, Peter Carey shares his thoughts on the area, including his favorite restaurants, his fondness for Issey Miyake, and his enthusiasm for pestering the city about the fountain at City Hall Park. / 5 comments
Newsletter: May 21
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Seen & Heard: The Pier 17 Concert Lineup
Plus: French fry restaurant has opened; fundraising drive for owners of a forthcoming café; Lilac to open for the season; activity at a small Church Street storefront. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Bravo!! — Queens Girl / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Beautiful story and interview. Thank you so much for posting. It’s a privilege Learning about our artistic neighbors. Looking forward... — DSSA / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Relative to other parts of the city FiDi has comparatively little green space, let alone trees on the streets. Further,... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
A lot of NIMBYism in these comments. Financial district is basically the birthplace of the skyscraper, has always been crowded,... — Cd / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
One solution to the lack of common areas and too much traffic: close streets to cars/trucks permanently, and convert them... — Ben / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Typo: before 2010 (not 2020) — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Before 2020, the area was still mostly office (personally I would not describe as moribund) and actually less traffic. There... — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold