In the News: A Helicopter Took Off from North Cove Marina
Plus: Houseman's menu and interior; Italian soccer star said to be moving to Tribeca; "Dream House" installation taking up residence in Chelsea; a rave for Le District; new frigate at the Seaport. / 6 comments
A Whirlybird’s-Eye View
Albert C. Lee has shared a bunch of amazing photos he took on a recent helicopter tour over New York City—including fresh takes on 1 World Trade Center, Governors Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge. / 3 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
In the News: Jennifer Lawrence Is Looking for a Tribeca Rental
Plus: "Digital tastemaker" Chris Black; Hamptons ferry not happening from North Cove Marina; medical school rents space here. / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (June)
Discussed: Tribeca Grand's new jazz club (with help from the Silver Lining guys); City Winery's restaurant at Pier 25; Downtown Boathouse urination; M1-5 patrons; Hudson River Park bike path signage; Maison Kayser sidewalk café; Sukkot and sukkahs. / 3 comments
Is the BMCC Site Still in Play?
If Related Companies succeeds in its plan to move the BMCC campus, we could end up with a wall of glass buildings like the dreadful Trump ones on the Upper West Side. / 30 comments
Seen & Heard: Jacadi Kidswear Store Is Open
Plus: Citigroup's sidewalk shed is going up; Dirty Bird now serving beer and wine; fireworks tonight; meditation, orgasmic and otherwise. / 1 comment
First Look: 111 Murray
Including renderings of the 62-story tower, the public plaza, the streetscapes, and the retail spaces. / 4 comments
Newsletter: June 11
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A Third Chipotle for Tribeca?
I had heard whispers that Chipotle was looking for a space in central Tribeca, so it came as a surprise that a build-out is actually said to be underway in the northeast. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Is the Copenhagen Doomed?
Plus: New York Kitchen & Bath on Broadway; Warren Street bar trying again; welcome improvements at Yoya's Park; another commercial shoot. / 2 comments
In the News: A Lot of Restaurant News
Including chef Floyd Cardoz leaving White Street; Wylie Dufresne's FiDi plans; the Brookfield Place Parm; Houseman opening date. Plus: A gang robbed Patron of the New; biker assault conviction; restaurant sued over spill; West Thames Park. / 1 comment
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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