Seen & Heard: The Sterling Mason’s Metal Skin
Plus: Where the building will have retail; new physical therapy office on Duane; 290 West continues to be unveiled; checking in on the Spring Street Salt Shed.
Seen & Heard: A Peek Inside Maison Kayser
Plus: Security precautions for the ticker-tape parade and photos of the event; the menu for Sacco & Vanzetti Bistro, now open; Houseman's salted peanut tart. / 3 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (July)
Discussed: Rosa Mexicano on Murray Street; BMCC rep on the school's future; a row of bike racks proposed for Duane Street; Atera's basement lounge; one-day pedestrian plaza on W. Broadway; Manhattan Yacht Club can't catch a break. / 1 comment
In the News: The Reinvention of 1 Wall Street
Plus: The Battery Park City preschool that misplaced a child has reopened; local experts discuss Rieslings; Tribeca highlights (with very good photos). / 3 comments
The Two-Story Addition Proposed for 17 Leonard
The plans call for two more stories and a bulkhead, taking it from 39.5 feet to 62 feet, along with a Skyframe penthouse and a Greenscreen in back.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
More on the Big Hotel Coming to Northwest Tribeca
Architect Stephen B. Jacobs presented the plans for the six-story hotel at 456 Greenwich, which spans an entire block of Desbrosses. Check out the architectural details, roof massing, floor plans, and materials. / 2 comments
More on the Ivy’s Replacement
At last night's meeting of the Community Board 1 Tribeca Committee, Matt Abramcyk and Akiva Elstein presented the plans for their latest Tribeca restaurant. Check out the floor plan and sample menu.
Seen & Heard: Details on the Lockdown for Tomorrow’s Parade
Plus: Eviction on W. Broadway; Il Giglio's farewell message; M&M store in south Soho; Fika redecorates. / 1 comment
In the News: Possible Ban on Tourist Helicopters
Plus: More on the Pier 26 restaurant; Brookfield Place bike path construction end date; conflict of interest for EDC nominee; fashion blogger makes a plea deal; 2 World Trade Center will be a pain to build; catty Greenwich mom. / 10 comments
Papyrus Is Opening a Tribeca Store
The cards-and-gift-wrap company is taking the place of what had been an independent boutique. / 5 comments
Newsletter: July 9
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