In the News: Fake Superintendent Steals Painting
Plus: Inside filmmaker Casey Neistat's studio; provider of Tribeca apartment sued for harassment; renderings for new building at Varick and Broome.
Seen & Heard: New Restaurant on Murray Street
Plus: Ten Thousand Things jewelry store has opened; Joy Gryson spring warehouse sale; demolition at 24 Leonard; Falafellas in FiDi. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Fashion CEO & Artist
The young couple gave their designer a directive: “Nothing too bright, shiny, or fussy" about their three-bedroom Tribeca loft. The results were featured on MyDomaine. / 5 comments
“Crappy New Construction”
No sooner had I expressed admiration for several new Tribeca buildings than a reader who works in design and construction emailed an illustrated rant about two of them.... / 14 comments
Keep It Class-y at Crunch in Tribeca
Crunch believes in making exercise fun. Here's a sneak peek of some of the exciting classes you’ll find on Tribeca’s summer class schedule—as well as a free three-day guest pass. / Sponsored
In the News: FiDi’s Next Supertall Tower
Plus: Tribecan founder of men's shoe brand; chainsaw construction accident; man run over by subway; Downtown Connection funding; a tale of two roommates.
Seen & Heard: The Gayest Street in Tribeca
Thanks to Artists Space and William Ivey Long. Plus: A more subtle way to make the illegal turn from White to W. Broadway; two advertising shoots today; 2 Renwick's fizzle at the top; Muse Paintbar; Mate Gallery.
Double Demolition on Park Row
Where the three- and six-story buildings stand now, we'll likely end up with something much bigger. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Gunbae
On the ground floor is a Korean barbecue restaurant where you'll even be able to grill burgers; downstairs are four private karaoke lounges with 21,000 songs to choose from. / 2 comments
Newsletter: June 15
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Seen & Heard: North End Grill’s Outdoor Bar
Plus: Opening forecast for the BMCC pool; new kosher deli; Gelsey Kirkland's ballet school moving to DUMBO; Collect Pond Park update; custom T-shirts.
Seen & Heard: Cortlandt Alley Condos
Plus: Egregious FedEx parking; Seamless delivery fee; "The Affair" shoot; Neil Sedaka and the Klezmatics concert; Lowdown Hudson Music Fest lineup; Parm opening; fireworks tonight. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza