Newsletter: Apr. 6
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Seen & Heard: More of Le District Is Open
Plus: A first impression of Beaubourg; the Tribeca location that Trader Joe's passed on; about that April Fool's post; rent-stabilized apartments at risk; CSA sign-up; why Barbra Streisand didn't invest in Tribeca Grill; Dita eyewear store in Soho. / 7 comments
Petticoat Lane Is Closing
Owner Jennifer Urquhart is searching for another spot in the neighborhood. / 4 comments
In the News: A Trader Joe’s in FiDi?
Plus: Absurd megamansion plans on Franklin Street; Bradley Cooper's real-estate hunt confirmed; "Dream House" art installation might move to Chelsea; Downtown Alliance's tech-industry headquarters. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Fancy New Condo Needs Your Input
Plus: Bradley Cooper is reportedly looking here; Wyeth's handsome new storefront; Broadway hotel demolition; "Cast-Iron Inversion" update. / 4 comments
In the News: Imperial Coffee House Not Getting Developed Yet
Plus: The history of Franklin Place; young man gets nudie mags covered up; neighbors opposed to light-up Hotel Indigo; inside historic old hotels on Schermerhorn Row; Battery Park City's new buzz. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Teddy Bear Removed
Plus: Modell's said to be expanding, not moving; wedding dress company relocating here; 66 Reade restoration; death row art exhibit; "Good Wife" shoot; go buy flowers. / 3 comments
Euphoria Spa Is Moving
A vacate order on 18 Harrison has pushed forward a relocation long in the works. Plus: The building may go residential. / 14 comments
Imperial Coffee House Has Closed
And Basics Plus has six months to live. The question remains about how big someone can build in that spot. / 18 comments
The Stragglers of Brookfield Place
A rundown of the shops and restaurants yet to open at Brookfield Place—including whispers about Scoop, Club Monaco, and Drybar—and where they'll likely be. / 6 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner