In the News: Warren Street Penthouse Finally Sells
Plus: Tyra Banks will rent her place for $50,000 a month; pre-kindergarten seats in same building as Exponents; new fitness studio in FiDi; why Kathryn Bigelow's new neighbor might be displeased; WeWork's WeLive apartments.
11 Buildings Under Wraps
I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 19
The twice-weekly email newsletter is the easiest way to keep up with everything that’s happening in greater Tribeca. The sign-up field is in the right column (and in the bottom of this post).
Seen & Heard: The Mermen Have Arrived
Plus: Adoro Lei now delivers; Citigroup planning to build on its plaza?; Pookie & Sebastian opening; Landmarc's shadow sign; Robert Janz's arrow phase.
Reflections on the City (Part 6)
Have you ever noticed the way reflected light creates lovely patterns and shapes on city surfaces?
In the News: The Huge Tower at Murray and West
Plus: New pre-kindergarten seats; Community Board 1 weighs in on Chase Manhattan Plaza proposal; new Seaport fashion boutique; FiDi bike mugging; Little Park review; when parking spaces become parklets; Orlando Bloom. / 6 comments
Your Neighbor, the Entrepreneur: Michelle Vale and Elena Corsano
"We're both working moms with over-scheduled children, so we're on the move constantly," say the founders of Soak. "We saw the need for a comfortable yet stylish shoe that was a step up from flip-flops."
Seen & Heard: North End Grill’s Outdoor Bar
Plus: More details about Northern Tiger; open poetry mic at Belle Reve; carry water for charity; Community Board 1's affordable housing report.
First Impressions: El Vez Burrito
Chipotle could learn a thing or two from El Vez Burrito, the fast-casual annex of El Vez that's officially open.
In the News: Hampton Chutney Co. Is Moving Within Delivery Range
Plus: Progress at 3 World Trade Center; City Winery credit-card hack; many more photos of a recent "Loft Peeping" apartment; Brookfield Place office towers filling up.
Another Haircare Brand Is Opening a Salon
Coming soon, or at least someday, to the N. Moore space currently occupied by Lotus Salon.
Seen & Heard: Outerwear Pop-Up
Plus: A glimpse of the Sterling Mason; lost dog; in praise of Pixies; "For Justice" shoot; Renwick hotel update; Jorge Palacios sculpture; street art on Spring. / 1 comment
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In my family’s experience it is the 20-30 Citibikers and racing guys (not delivery workers) who endanger pedestrians- they go... — MST / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Stayed tuned, — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Following the same rationale, there is zero chance to get rid of the the Senegalese and Chinese ‘asylum seekers’ counterfeit... — R. / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Hooray ! David Siffert won; and I got to help a bit; many hundreds of his strong supporters did; of... — Dr Gil Horowitz / David Siffert has won the Democratic primary race for Assembly District 66
What can be done about this??? — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes, exactly. The problem of the counterfeit sellers has been going on for decades, but as I recall before COVID... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
You can still report vendors: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02152 I select either "In a prohibited area" or "unlicensed". You could also select "Other... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal