When Tribeca Was Small (Part One)
There's an addictive new interactive map with photos of the city in the mid-1980s. It's a stark reminder of how many one- and two-story buildings have been torn down in subsequent decades. / 16 comments
New Kid on the Block: Five & Dime
"I felt pressure to do justice to the building," says Dr. Mark J. Mohrmann of his spiffy new café and cocktail bar in the Woolworth Building. "We're right off the lobby! You can't compete with it, but we could at least be in the ballpark." / 1 comment
Newsletter: Sept. 21
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Pier 17: The Best Look So Far
People had evidently grown to think the old mall's maritime accents were cheesy, but at least it tried to fit in. This building doesn't appear to give a whit.
In the News: Woolworth Penthouse on the Market for $110 Million
Plus: Sifting through school-related data; the city established an Office of Nightlife; 66-story Fulton Street tower has topped out.
New to Market: 3-4 Bedroom Condominiums
Scandinavian inspired, Brooklyn based: Seventeen condominiums in the heart of Carroll Gardens, with prices starting from $2.3 million. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: $5 Bills at ATMs
Plus: Benefit party for those affected by hurricanes in Texas and Florida; cast-iron decorative elements; neat old shoe repair sign; vacant retail space on Franklin; storefront paint job; Heyday expands again. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those White Bands on 1WTC’s Antenna?
"Up until recently, 1 World Trade Center's entire spire was one color. Now there are two distinct white bands. I'm wondering whether that's functional or if the rest of the spire is going to be white?" —A. / 2 comments
In the News: Democratic Party Shenanigans
Party leaders essentially chose who should get Daniel Squadron's seat. Plus: More questionable Albany behavior; Shake Shack opening in the West Village; Tamid to unveil Torah written by a woman. / 6 comments
Chick-fil-A’s Biggest-Ever Restaurant Will Be in FiDi
The company's "largest and most intricately designed restaurant in the country" will be five floors, with rooftop seating and a semi-private meeting space. / 4 comments
Another Subway Has Closed
It's part of what appears to be a larger die-off: Two other Subways in this area have closed this year, and another one has a "for rent" sign in the window.
Seen & Heard: Blue Bottle Opens Today at the 9/11 Memorial
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I knew Peter Matera well before his passing. In fact I'm the only person he ever sold a building to... — Josh / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
You ever own a building then have to absorb liability on a 7 figure injury lawsuit because the tenant cheaped... — Daniel / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Don't forget about Bar135 on Reade Street! — Alex / Where to watch the World Cup
LOL you apparently since you bothered to write that comment. — Brian Lowsky / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day
Great example of “who cares!?!” — Matt / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day
Hey intheknow I don’t think your comment is doing what you think it will accomplish. You’re obviously the landlord, and... — TribecaMom / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Bubby’s was terrible thirty years ago, I can’t imagine it got better with time. — R. / Seen & Heard: The BBC, the mayor and Bubby’s