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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In the News: Ticker-Tape Parade on Friday
Plus: Franklin Street gallery leaving Tribeca; legislators re-open the Loft Law; panhandler punches man; what former Atera chef Matthew Lightner is up to now.
Seen & Heard: Battery Park City to Get Its Own “Taste of” Event
Plus: Montessori of Manhattan expanding its Beach Street campus; Seaport Film & Food Festival; hoping that El Vez Burrito will open on weekends; Park Row storefront renovations. / 4 comments
Spotlight: Chambers Pottery
"At some point, I realized I’m a better host than I am a potter," says Amanda Mathews, who founded Chambers Pottery on the second floor of 153 Chambers nearly two decades ago. "Just look at the people here—they’re happy." / 7 comments
Who’s Taking Over Ivy’s
It's not much of a surprise, because when Ivy's closed, they told me that they hoped to "do a breakfast lunch and dinner service for all our neighbors in the community that we love so much."
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I am a white male, 50-something and I don’t agree with the demonization of immigrants by Trump and his followers.... — Just The Facts ... / A protest is scheduled at the Independence Plaza garage
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