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
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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
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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. / 1 comment
Valentine No. 57
Even the birds are charmed by the flour tracked in and out of Grandaisy bakery.
The Game of the Name
How many staffers at local businesses do you know by name? It strikes me as a way to measure one's engagement in the community—not just your neighbors or your social set, but the people who work here, especially in service industries. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently