Greenwich Street Restaurant Gets OKed
The Landmarks Preservation Commission was pleased with the revised plans for the single-story garage at Desbrosses: It won't be white, and it won't have a high wall around the front yard.
In the News: Inside Beyoncé and Jay Z’s Apartment
Plus: New women's fashion boutique confirmed; renderings for Fulton Street tower; Southbridge privatization approved; what to donate to the New York City Rescue Mission; 30-story building coming to John Street.
Field Trip: Bushwick
Doing minimal research had worked out so well for our Greenpoint walkabout that Andrea and I figured we'd be OK in Bushwick—and we were wrong. But hey, pizza. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Final Spine Attached to the World Trade Center Oculus
Plus: Colin Quinn to tend bar; American Flatbread's arts-and-crafts hut; Seaport Hideaway has soft-opened; a pro-development group in the Seaport; Adoro Lei pizzeria; chartered buses. / 1 comment
Light Up the Holidays at South Street Seaport’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!
The South Street Seaport's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with performances by The String Angels and the Harlem Gospel Choir—and much more! / Sponsored
In the News: Le District Restaurant to Open Soon
Plus: Tribeca Film Festival might settle uptown; mulling potential change at the North Cove Marina; another FiDi tower; People's sexiest chef; Native American jewelry.
Seen & Heard: Church Street Park Potential
Plus: Megu auction; checking in on 56 Leonard; any sign of progress at Tetsu?; shopping benefit.
New Kid on the Block: Da Claudio
Imagine if Seaport favorite Barbarini Alimentari moved to the big city and embraced craft cocktails, and you'll have an idea of what to expect at Da Claudio, now open on Ann Street. / 1 comment
Lower Manhattan for the Holidays
Email your favorite seasonal photos of Lower Manhattan and you'll be entered to win a memorable Lower Manhattan weekend package! / Sponsored
In the News: Chambers Construction Update
Plus: West Thames pedestrian bridge moves forward; misbegotten employee policies at Bed Bath & Beyond, Brooks Brothers, and Regal Cinemas; new Seaport martial arts studio.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s in the Ground-Level Space at 11 Warren?
"The wood blinds are constantly closed, and there is a stylized 'W' above the door." —B.
Seen & Heard: Nexxus Hair Salon on N. Moore
Plus: Baked got its cake pole; progress at 11 N. Moore; new location for Kim's Cleaners; Desbrosses ghost sign; Duane Street storefront renovation; Spring Street Salt Shed; Canal landmark improvement.









Agree with you but I think they are making a long term bet it won’t maintain its current state of... — Cw / 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential
Isn’t that the northwest corner of canal and broadway? Or am I misunderstanding? — Cw / Plans moving forward for northeast corner of Canal and Broadway
That red tape includes landmarks, zoning, building code enforcement and provision of electric and gas. All of this is made... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
The history of Collect Pond clarifies why this topography exists as a flood zone. The 1865 Viele topographical map of... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
Looks good. However, who would want to pay Tribeca prices to live (or have a business) with the counterfeit bazaar... — Marcus / 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential
Please stop with the 'blame the rich' ideological nonsense. It is not private businesses responsibility to subsidize failed govt policies.... — Reality / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
That illegal immigration is the cause of neighborhood decline is not a logical conclusion. As was proved with the prior... — mulciber / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison