And 11:05 pm is somehow not sad?!!!!! — Jim Smithers on Seen & Heard: Walk-Up Windows

That building is 2 Rector Street. www.skyscrapercenter.com/new-york-city/two-rector-street/11397/ commercialobserver.com/2016/03/fidis-2-rector-street-sells-to-trio-of-investors/amp/ — James on Show Us Your Roof: 88 Greenwich

That's the top of the Battery Parking Garage, which is where the Tribute in Light is projected from on 9/11. It's also a surprisingly fantastic parking garage - one of the few self-park facilities left in the city. — alee on Show Us Your Roof: 88 Greenwich

So agree TK. — TG on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

I cannot think of an apparently less taxing job than "Constituent Services, Community Liaison, & Scheduler For Council Member Margaret Chin" — James on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

1. At least temporary AC at McDonald's beats their prior years' practice of no AC. 2. 5-year max leases doesn't necessarily mean a conversion. It does mean they are keeping their options open. Are the office tenants asked to sign leases with a demo clause (like Raccoon Lodge, Mariachi's, etc.) that would force them out at the Landlord's option? I understand they are at other nearby Broadway office buildings. — James on Seen & Heard: Another Broadway Conversion Rumored

I reached out to this person: Patricia Olan Constituent Services, Community Liaison, & Scheduler For Council Member Margaret Chin, District 1 165 Park Row, Suite #11 New York, NY 10038 Tel: 212-587-3159 Fax: 212-587-3138 E-Mail: polan@council.nyc.gov And, and I sent numerous photographs depicting unsafe conditions caused by another issue: the poorly laid cobblestones on Greenwich Street bet. Canal and Hubert and I never heard back from them. — Here since before it was called Tribeca on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

I heard through the grapevine that 305 bway is going condo. Landlord refuses to renew lease longer than 5 yrs. — TribecaMom on Show Us Your Roof: 88 Greenwich

Good, detailed op-ed piece in today's Times: "New sources of revenue are needed to solve the M.T.A.’s crisis. Ambitious proposals like the one from Move NY have been around for years, but state lawmakers have been reluctant to pass them fearing political blowback from drivers, rich taxpayers and others. Some officials are also ideologically opposed to any taxes or fees, arguing that the cost of living in New York is already too high. But these arguments ignore the fact that congestion and a dysfunctional transit system impose a substantial and growing cost on residents and on the economy. "Move NY says its plan would generate close to $1.5 billion a year — or twice as much as what Mr. de Blasio hopes to raise from the millionaires tax." www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/10/opinion/solutions-mta-fundraising-new-york.html — James on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

"Owning a car in London or Manhattan adds to the congestion. Renting a Zipcar also adds to the congestion. Should one get free parking at City meters within the congestion zone as a resident?" I favor Boston's system. Residents can park on their block for free, and as a result visitors don't even bother rolling around the streets looking for parking, but go right to ubiquitous municipal lots. I started by saying that the congestion is untenable, and yes, it's obvious that every vehicle on the street contributes to that. But making it financially burdensome for one group and negligible for another is not the way to address the problem, imo. — David G. Imber on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

I think Cheetos may be basking in something of a moment because of numerous comedic comparisons to the complexion of the current chief executive. — David G. Imber on Worst Pop-Up Restaurant Idea Ever

One is not paying to LEAVE where one lives; one is paying to DRIVE where one lives, at a substantial discount. (People already pay a commuter tax to support the MTA just for living and working here, regardless of whether they ride any subways, buses, or trains. That's also an anti-congestion measure of sorts, like those local car tolls that are used not to maintain roads and bridges per se, but to make up the shortfall in mass transit farebox recovery rates.) Owning a car in London or Manhattan adds to the congestion. Renting a Zipcar also adds to the congestion. Should one get free parking at City meters within the congestion zone as a resident? (Further, drivers don't get the discount if they cheat and register their owned car elsewhere outside the congestion area to pay less on auto insurance.) — James on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

I still find this terrifically burdensome. No one should have to pay to leave the place they live to go elsewhere, period. Levying congestion pricing against those who live in non-adjacent areas where there is a way to avoid the congestion area _may_ be worthwhile debating, but I find even that very problematic. — David G. Imber on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

I understand the residents' discount is 90%. — James on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

Here is how London addresses this matter: To qualify for the residents' discount you must live within the Congestion Charge residents' discount zone. Our location checker will confirm if your address is within the residents' discount zone. You can continue to apply if you live within the Congestion Charge residents' discount zone AND: Your name is shown on either the Parliamentary or local government electoral register Your main or permanent home is in the Congestion Charging zone The property is used for residential purposes You are at least 17 years old If you are adding a vehicle it must be registered with the DVLA in your name and at the address you are using to apply for the discount OR you can register a company or lease vehicle if it is for your sole use only OR if you don't own a vehicle, you can register if you occasionally use a hire or recognised car club vehicle. Documents you need to provide You need to provide evidence of BOTH the address and discount vehicle. Address documents To show that you live in the Congestion Charge zone you need to provide an image or copy of 2 of the following: A current resident's on-street parking permit or a parking permit approval letter (must show the Vehicle Registration Mark) A residential council tax bill (valid for the current year) Your income support entitlement letter (no more than 7 months old) A bank or credit card statement (no more than 3 months old) A formal tenancy agreement or housing association rent document (dated within the last 12 months) A current utility bill, for example a gas, water or electricity bill (no more than 3 months old, mobile phone bills are not accepted) Your driving licence (must contain the address you are using to register for the residents' discount) Vehicle documents You will also need to provide an image or copy of 1 document from the list below: Your own private vehicle: Your V5C vehicle registration certificate (logbook). (The vehicle must also be registered with the DVLA or DVANI in your name and at the address you are using to apply for the residents' discount) Company car: A company car authorisation letter - this must be on company headed paper, state your full name, the Vehicle Registration Mark and confirm that the vehicle is for your use only. (The vehicle must be registered in the company name with the DVLA or DVANI) Lease vehicle: Vehicle lease document - this is the document that you signed to lease the vehicle. (The vehicle must be registered in the lease company name with the DVLA or DVANI) A company car provided by a lease company: Your company's vehicle lease document (this is the document that you signed to lease the vehicle) AND A company car authorisation letter - this must be on company headed paper, state your full name, the Vehicle Registration Mark and confirm that the vehicle is for your use only. (The vehicle must be registered in the company or lease name with the DVLA or DVANI) All documents must be clear enough to read easily. If we can't read them we may ask you for more proof. This will delay the registration process. Cost There is an annual £10 registration charge for this discount. Residents may find it quicker and easier to pay the Congestion Charge with Auto Pay (CC Auto Pay). This means you'll only pay for the days that you travel in the zone, rather than paying for a weekly, monthly or annual charge in advance. tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge/discounts-and-exemptions?intcmp=2133 — James on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

One can always try. Please tell us how far you get: http://www.margaretchin.nyc/contact CONTACT MARGARET chin@council.nyc.gov LEGISLATIVE OFFICE Tel. (212) 788-7259 250 Broadway Suite 1882 New York, NY 10007 Please make an appointment before visiting the legislative office. DISTRICT OFFICE Hours: M - F, 10am - 6pm “Meet the Council Member” every week between 2 – 4pm on Fridays. No appointment necessary. Tel. (212) 587-3159 Fax (212) 587-3138 165 Park Row Suite 11 New York, NY 10038 twitter @CM_MargaretChin — James on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

Your comment has stuck with me as I walk around (because I live in that area), and I find myself disagreeing with your view of the architecture on that block. I happen to like 270 Broadway, hulking as it is, and 261 Broadway actually has quite a bit of charm, at least above the storefronts (which could use work). Both look solid, substantial, well made—which is not something I fear we'll be able to say about the proposed building at 265 Broadway. (Rare is the glass tower that seems anything but value-engineered.) Moreover, if you're walking on the east side of Broadway, you get a wonderful lineup of buildings to look at across the street, from Murray all the way to Reade (57 Reade aside). If this design gets built, the tallest building in that three-block span will be an undistinguished stack of glass that, in my opinion, will not stand the test of time. — Erik Torkells on First Look at the 42-Story Building Planned for Broadway

Amen, seriously. Take a breath, people...it's a 3 day pop-up restaurant. Sorry you'll have to deal with the bottom feeders in your pristine neighborhood for 72 dreadful hours or if just the mere idea of a brand wanting to have some fun offends your delicate sensibilities. — Matty on Worst Pop-Up Restaurant Idea Ever

Get off your high horses. This is a fun idea. — Koz on Worst Pop-Up Restaurant Idea Ever

The last iteration of congestion pricing was untenable for middle income lower Manhattan reaidents. To get uptown and back would be $32 round trip if in any type of car, ambulance, accessaride, etc... imagine needing cancer treatments uptown daily and paying an extra burdon to get there...smart minds can find an alternate solution to making it harder to live here unless you are a billionaire. — TK on In the News: Au Cheval Confirmed for Cortlandt Alley

I've tried in the past about another issue, and I was completely ignored. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

Love that David Johansen song Frenchettee. Leatherette Always reminded me of Florent — franklin horowitz on Introducing Frenchette

Um...anyone try to ask her office instead of griping on-line? If you want an answer seek it. Find a way or admit simply being a curmudgeon... — TK on Seen & Heard: 30-Story Building Coming to Greenwich Street

I remember when the lot on which the Roxy stands was occupied by the Farm and Garden Nursery. It had moved from southwest corner of Hudson and Reade, where a large apartment building now stands. — jane freeman on Tribeca Then & Now: Part 2

American Cut has a great happy hour too - $6 wine/prosecco from 5-7:30p. — CS on 29 Happy Hour Deals in Greater Tribeca