In the News: Mickey Rourke’s “Disco Light Fixtures”
Plus: A bunch of FiDi restaurant and shopping updates; the Surf Lodge owner's morning routine; downtown rent-stabilization fight; 28 Liberty mural. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Greca Restaurant Opening Forecast
Plus: Bike NY promises to address amplification at the Five Boro Bike Tour; bunny spotted at Rockefeller Park; Jeff Zimmerman at R & Company; another skincare company opening at World Trade Center mall. / 3 comments
Show Us Your Roof: 50 Murray
A resident of 50 Murray, recently rebranded as Tribeca House, invited me to the communal sundeck. Located on the east side of the 22nd floor, it has terrific views in nearly every direction—and a basketball court. / 2 comments
In the News: Hudson Street Topper Sent Back to Drawing Board
Plus: The Tribeca home of Alissa and Jonah Lovens; resident using apartment as furniture showroom; Vegas sibling for Anotheroom; FiDi clock is back; the history of 150-152 Duane. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s That Terrace Above Le District?
"At Brookfield Place, there's a terrace done up with party lights overlooking North Cove Marina. What is it?" —A. / 1 comment
Newsletter: July 24
Subscribe to the twice-weekly Tribeca Citizen newsletter by entering your email address where it says "Subscribe" in the right column and following the instructions. You can unsubscribe at any time.
In the News: Kitten Rescued from Car Engine
Plus: Battery Park City resident hit by car driving on sidewalk; another victory in rent-stabilization fight; model sues over moths; pedestrian bridge to be rebuilt; CB1's BPC chair resigns; Art Deco windows at risk; 403 Greenwich launches sales. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 3 comments
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Worbs
Because there's no auto-correct in the real world... yet. / 1 comment
New Building Report Card: 5 Franklin Place
Is the new condominium with the entrance on Franklin Place better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the renderings at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 2 comments
Newsletter: July 20
Subscribe to the twice-weekly Tribeca Citizen newsletter by entering your email address where it says "Subscribe" in the right column and following the instructions. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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