Seen & Heard: Map of Tribeca Businesses in 1986
Plus: Little Park is serving weekday breakfast; amusing video from David Weeks Studio; painting 56 Leonard; Adoro Lei pizzeria; proposed noise pollution report; Baked event. / 3 comments
In the News: Silencing the Clocktower
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; politicians on proposed Seaport tower; White Street reviewed again; DJ Spooky profile; green roof on Greenwich Street; 50 West update; another 1WTC tenant.
When Hollywood Royalty Came to Visit
The third excerpt from artist Rob Mango's entertaining memoir, "100 Paintings," stars a trio of famous personalities: Martin Scorsese, Isabella Rossellini, and Ingrid Bergman. / 3 comments
Home Design Shop Opening on Washington Street
The original store is in Atlanta, and there's a second in Charleston. Expect European antiques, repurposed objects, lighting, and much more.
Newsletter: Nov. 13
New Kid on the Block: Baked • Pecan Has Closed • The Fulton Center Finally Opened • Gentrification Snapshots • New Fast-Food Restaurants • Pier A • 1WTC Window Washers • More
In the News: White Street Conversion
Plus: The Fulton Center, explained; another White Street restaurant review; the proposed development of the St. John’s Terminal.
An Acrophobe’s Worst Nightmare
Two window cleaners are stuck at the 69th floor of 1 World Trade Center.
Seen & Heard: Meeting Tonight About Speakeasy and Karaoke Bar
Plus: "Secret passageway" between 3 and 4 World Trade Center; Reade Chambers progress; "Forever" shoot in Battery Park City; Washington Market Park survey; composer Tasso Zapanti.
Snapshots of Tribeca’s Gentrification
Curbed asked for a moment or instance that captures the gentrification of the neighborhood. Here's what I came up with, along with what I wished I had said. What would you have suggested? / 30 comments
In the News: Garage Attendant Held Up at Gunpoint
Plus: Inside the Concepts store; should trucks be banned from Canal Street?; the restaurant replacing Mas (la Grillade); Piora update. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pecan Replacement to Called Gotan
Plus: "Gotham" filming here Monday; firehouse drawing; Veterans Day at the 9/11 Memorial; commercial sublet; River Terrace condo details; the High Line; Au Bon Pain closing. / 1 comment
Going Away for the Holidays?
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor