In the News: Condo Conversion on Franklin
Plus: A profile of Nili Lotan; subway mugging at knifepoint; FEMA funds for Asphalt Green storm damage.
Does This Block of W. Broadway Have a Buyer?
If so, six buildings are likely to be torn down (and we'll lose eight restaurants/bars). / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Is the N. Moore Parking Garage for Sale?
Plus: "Survivor tree" at 9/11 Memorial; Ladurée patio in bloom; Tribeca Pizzeria's chicken rolls; another venue for the big fight; Lego heads; Front Art Space installation; "Ninja Turtles" shoot. / 1 comment
In the News: Business School Moving to Tribeca
Plus: A look inside the conversion of 5 Beekman and its condo tower; Sheldon Silver trial date; Seaport radio station.
Seen & Heard: The 1st Precinct’s Dangerous Shortcut
Plus: Where to get a miniature figurine made of yourself; 15 Hubert rendering; too many film/TV shoots to keep track of; 1 White construction; Duane Park spring celebration; Pier A visitor's center and coffee bar. / 16 comments
A Preview of the Four Seasons Hotel
The 30 Park Place sales office has spiffy sample rooms and, more likely to be of interest to locals, a model of the building with glimpses of the Four Seasons hotel's plaza, lobby, bar, restaurant, and spa. / 4 comments
Tribeca Pizzeria Has Closed
They left a nice sign. Plus: One fan who "arbitraged nostalgia [and] cornered market on chicken rolls." / 15 comments
In the News: Vespa Showroom Opening Here
Plus: Rendering of forest-topped tower in FiDi; "Goodfellas" got Martin Scorsese barred from a Tribeca restaurant; push to rename West Thames Bridge; body pulled from Hudson River. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Rest of Le District Opens This Week
Plus: New Chambers streetlights; Scoop opening forecast; By Suzette's big expansion plans; 111 Murray teaser site; old Maiden Lane signage; more atrocious parking by UPS; Riverrun. / 3 comments
A Visit to the World Trade Center Showroom
Check out models of the two unbuilt towers and views of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and the 9/11 Memorial (where an unopened corner looks ready for its debut). / 7 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 27
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In the News: Coyote Captured in Battery Park City
Plus: Rupert Murdoch companies bring in new architect to rethink 2 World Trade Center; praise for Canali Club gym; Oedipal real-estate lawsuit dropped.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/TriBeCa+West+OK%27d%2C+despite+REBNY+plea.-a011401876 — hal bromm / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
At the time of designation, the city council had final say to uphold, deny or modify historic district boundaries and... — Hal Bromm / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
To his wife, Didn’t know him on a personal level, but passing in the neighborhood when I wasn’t out of... — Neighbor / Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69
Ryder is the clear man for the job! Already coming out of the gate with 400 donors on day one.... — Noah / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Listing here: https://www.iprg.com/property/132-west-broadway/ — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
I’m pretty sure they’ve done that before — Rohin / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died