Close-Up: Franklin Place
The patterns, details, textures, and scars that give Franklin Place—and Tribeca in general—its character. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Dean & Deluca Is Closer to Being a Deli
Plus: City agencies' actions on commandeered sidewalks at stalled hotel side; advice on how to complain about late-night construction; Hudson Square expansion plans; Nancy Pantirer show. / 5 comments
In the News: A History of Drivers on the Bike Path
Plus: The building at 1 White is now on the market; Century 21 owner lists Battery Park City penthouse; if grand old 55 Wall could talk. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Ward III Is Finally Reopening
Plus: Park Place tower pokes above street level; World Trade Center mall restaurant has closed; progress at wild Franklin Street townhouse; two options for toy drives; Nike and "Bull" shoots. / 1 comment
11 Beach: Pool Townhome Collection in Tribeca
Introducing three one-of-a-kind townhomes designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen. Each residence features a private entrance, 50-foot glass-enclosed lap pool, steam room, and sauna. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: Shopboy
Kendall Khanna and Desmond Brooks have opened a new tailoring shop, Shopboy. "People are always asking Desmond for a recommendation, and the dry cleaner is usually the only option," says Khanna. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 16
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In the News: Smorg Square Is Ending for the Season
Plus: Drew Barrymore's pop-up shop; students, parents, and teachers recount the terror attack.
Seen & Heard: Tetsu’s Menu
Plus: Onda Beauty's treatment room is up and running; anyone know of any toy drives?; "Sweetbitter" TV shoot; Lucio Pozzi at Hal Bromm.
Tribeca Loft Open House This Sunday at One Hundred Barclay, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The world's original Art Deco skyscraper recrafted into sprawling loft condominiums and an unrivaled amenity suite. / Sponsored
More True Tales of Tribeca Buildings
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—has six more entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect.
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Today the Auntie Anne's truck morphed into a Cinnabon one! — N / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
DOB records aside, the most recent photo on Google Streetview of 139 Franklin Street without a sidewalk shed is from... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
DOB records of active sidewalk sheds (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/html/sidewalk-shed-map.html) in CB 1 shows 139 Franklin Street "active permit" dates from 2/4/2022, or... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
Thanks for confirming what I thought the likely outcome would be. It should be a simple matter to keep the... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
I think not. This was my last update. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/01/02/the-injustice-of-time-and-the-clock-tower-building/ — Tribeca Citizen / Watching time in the neighborhood
Devon and Blakely at Liberty and South End (upstairs, next to Starbucks) is also closed. — Lloyd C Bishop / Seen & Heard: Openings and closings at the malls
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week