Rendering Released for Northwest Tribeca’s Next Huge Building
The permits show just 47 units "averaging over 3,000 square feet apiece." Plus: It'll have a squash court. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Two More Shoots Tomorrow
Plus: Recourse when productions overstep their rights; the "Ninja Turtles" crane; water-main cleaning complaint; Houseman and its delectable burger; Distilled's "minor makeover." / 7 comments
First Impressions: Maison Kayser
The chain's seventh location in New York City has opened in the former Harrison space, and it's undeniably pretty. The food and service call to mind Le Pain Quotidien, which could be Kayser's bobo cousin. / 10 comments
Newsletter: July 20
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The Butterfly Has Closed for the Summer
Back in April, the midcentury-Midwestern bar and restaurant stopped serving weekday lunch, and it recently decided to close entirely on Mondays and Tuesdays, so this isn't a huge surprise.
Seen & Heard: “Ninja Turtles” Street Closures
Plus: Video of one of the film's car chases; makeup hawkers outside Whole Foods; groovy skylight mobile; new single-story building to be made with real brick. / 11 comments
In the News: The “Vapid Monumentality” of the World Trade Center
Plus: Inside a Tribeca apartment; review of City Hall Park's sculpture show; Industry Kitchen rave; Peck Slip School to close street for drop-off and pick-up. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Chambers Street Has Been Ripped Up Again
Plus: Restaurant Week is starting up; the Hallmark senior living facility changes its name; gluten-free bagels; a rare small storefront. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
The Homeless Situation Is Only Getting Worse
The question is, what can we do? As one reader says, "It’s hard to know the difference between providing empathetic assistance and wielding concerned authority." / 23 comments
In the News: Ideas on How to Fix Downtown’s Tourist Congestion
For one thing, move the bull. Plus: Ten Thousand Things slideshow; White Street's Dan Abrams; tough times on Nassau Street. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
NYCHA is doing this with it's Next Generation Neighborhoods initiative. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
NYCHA is going to have to plan to fill in open spaces with new buildings if it wants to pay... — James Bogardus / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Just an observation. I can’t imagine these kinds of “scrunched up”buildings would ever be allowed in NYCHA housing. So why... — Darla / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
From one pair of extremely competent hands to another! We are so lucky that our downtown community has such intelligent,... — Amy G. / Community Board 1 leadership turns over after six years
Mr. Chow can never go!! — Haley Gibbs / An update on Mr Chow
Oh I am with you on all of this!! What can we do about the sheds?! What can we do... — Christine / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Another fallacy to benefit the scaffolding business. ( I have my suspicion who own the companies). Everyone knows it’s not... — R. / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway