In the News: Rihanna Is on the Prowl for Real Estate
At two buildings in Tribeca. Plus: One more reason to open Greenwich Street in the World Trade Center; bike path by Brookfield Place a year from opening; Seaport plan moving forward; Blue School middle school; Jay Williams renting on Thomas Street; 1WTC art; east Soho bakery.
A Korean Bar on Murray?
Also on September’s Community Board 1 agendas: Final Bogardus Park design; plans for a restaurant at 20 Warren; Sushi Dojo space; "corporate change" at Sazón; Greenwich parking garage restaurant; Haus wants longer hours; Seaport movie theater; Peck Slip Park.
Seen & Heard: New Pizza Joint
Plus: Jet flyover this morning; road-testing Gelato Ti Amo; new café at Southbridge Towers; more on Dorlan's Tavern, coming to Front Street; Peck Slip School construction; 56 Leonard; Kansas show. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 28
Italian Soccer Stars Opening Hotel • Demolition on Desbrosses • Brick Closed • Dîner en Blanc • New Church Street Building • Another BPC Conversion • Bâtard • Denny's • Sushi Dojo • More
Seen & Heard: Sushi Dojo’s Tribeca Outpost Is Not a Done Deal
Plus: Correction on the post about the Italian soccer stars' hotel; demolition underway on Washington; Laughing Man barista's novel; more. / 2 comments
In the News: Bâtard Gets Three Stars
Plus: Denny's opens Friday; Property will have vintage clothing; wallets stolen at Pier 25; Raccoon Lodge patron goes aggro, bites police officer. / 4 comments
Two Former Italian Soccer Stars Are Opening a Hotel Here
Paolo Maldini and Christian Vieri appear to be opening the Hudson Square Hotel at the corner of Hudson and Canal. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Nine Stories on Church
Where there are currently five. Plus: Free community night at the 9/11 Museum; steak recommendations; camera obscura; Juice Press goes gray; fitness day passes; crime category. / 2 comments
In the News: Lower Manhattan Is Growing Older
But not you, surely. Plus: The courtyard at 443 Greenwich; the value of an interior wall; model arrested for allegedly stealing fish oil and chocolate from Whole Foods; kennel cough outbreak. / 4 comments
Scenes from Last Night’s Dîner en Blanc
About 4,000 people dressed in white descended on Rockefeller Park for dinner accompanied by opera. / 7 comments
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026