In the News: The Jersey City Skyline Could Get a 95-Story Tower
Plus: Sheldon Silver accused of fighting methadone clinic out of self-interest; another New York Ranger buys in Tribeca; thefts at Starbucks and Pick A Bagel; carjacked cab crashed in FiDi.
Loft Tour Preview #1: Duane Street Penthouse
The media got a sneak peek of this year's Inside Tribeca Loft Tour (Oct. 18). It didn't come as a shock that the owner of this loft likes to throw parties—the bi-level roof deck has a pool and an elevated VIP area (at least that's how I'd use it). / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Doodads on 60 Vestry?
"Any idea what's going on with 60 Vestry? There are orange doodads sticking out of the brick and the sidewalk is closed." —J. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Security Lockdown for Papal Visit
Plus: An attempt to deal with traffic congestion; F-18 flyover today; more Shake Shack signage; kids' sidewalk chalk contest; sample sale at Colony; Lot 77 appears to be turning into more of a bar; fashion show prep. / 2 comments
Sixteen Ways of Looking at 56 Leonard
If you think 56 Leonard is utterly without merit, skip this post. But if you think it's finally once again getting interesting, you may enjoy this.... The Jenga-ness is more visible from farther away, so I walked around the building today, snapping photos as the shape changed. / 9 comments
In the News: FiDi French Fry Fracas
Plus: New design for 1 Wall Street addition; a Tribeca fashion designer's recommendations; Fulton Street landmark said to be at risk; interactive theater rave; Century 21 mural provokes ire; men's fashion shoot here; Seaport trademark fight.
Post Poem Praise
A new book celebrates the "painted words" of beloved Tribeca artist Robert Janz. Pick up a copy of "Post No Bills Poems" at the launch party on September 21 at Carini Lang. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Sixth Avenue Hodgepodge
Plus: More on the windows planned for the Emigrant Savings Industrial Bank signage; prominent rooftop addition on Church; Washington Market Park gazebo reservations; shoot permits for "The Affair" and "Billions." / 3 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 14
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Seen & Heard: “Ghostbusters” Vehicles
Plus: The Hermès fragrance store opens Wednesday (and it's the reason for the flowers); Hudson River Park sculptures to get vines; "Cinema" signage at the Roxy; Brookfield Place smiley faces; Pen Parentis horror salon.
Brookfield Place’s First Casualty
One of the stores didn't even make it six months. And one of the stragglers is now sending mixed messages about whether it'll open at all. / 17 comments
In the News: Is Whole Foods Negotiating for FiDi Space?
Plus: Last night's Givenchy show on Pier 26; a new design for the 77-story tower at 125 Greenwich; memorial for Battery Park City staffers' work after 9/11; teenager mugged of his self-balancing scooter.
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I pass by 100 Gold a couple of time a week. At street level it seems dank and squat, and... — Gary / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Lovely and well deserved -- keep up the good work, Adger! — John Willenbecher / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
My concern is not any one building in isolation—it is the cumulative impact of (100 Gold St, 250 Water St,... — Harry deen / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
FIDI is ringed along the coastline by terrific green space; has green pockets like Bowling Green, the Elevated Acre, City... — Manhattanmommie / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I do wonder about all of the new residences going into FiDi given there is virtually no green space, very... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Yes housing is needed. But reminder - the narrow 2/3 platform at Fulton Street is already too crowded and a... — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street