James: Can you explain the 267 situation in lay terms? — A. on In the News: Tetsu Reviews

Noticed earlier this week that Tribeca Upholstery and Draperies just moved to that block at 358 Broadway. — TribecaMom on Another Broadway Condo Is in the Works

I see that people are searching where the name "Nivie" comes from. This name comes from the Bible book song of songs and it means sing to me. That also was the name of the tanker ship where I was a part of the crew working in Gothenburg, Sweden. That was a very lucky ship so when my daughter was born I called her Nivie. When the electronic company which I established came about I called it Nivie again. When my granddaughter was born I said stop, no more Nivie, and guess what happened, I gave the part of the service company to my technicians who worked for me for a many years and they opened the new company with the name Nivie Technology. In one of the trip when we pass Gulf of Aqaba the pirates tried to kidnap the ship and then the ZIM company decided to change the name to Taurus. I stayed on that ship for a few years. After the few years the ship went for the renovation in Rotterdam, Holland. — Zdislav David Lasevski on Argo Electronics Has Closed

Has the building owner done any of the work (filed cost $100,000) they got permits for in October? NYC Department of Buildings Document Overview Page: 0 of 1 Premises: 27 PARK PLACE MANHATTAN Job No: 123142606 BIN: 1001405 Block: 124 Lot: 12 Num. of Documents: 1 Job Type: A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2 DOC NO WORK TYPE(S) / STATUS / JOB DESCRIPTION 01 FILING FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND TEMPORARY SHORING INSTALLATION; NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. Status: R - PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK Status Date: 10/10/2017 Plans Page Count: 6 Directive 14: Y Applicant Name: SIMONIELLO EDWARD Pre-Filing Date: 09/20/2017 TYPE STATUS DATE STATUS A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2 09/20/2017 P: PLAN EXAM - APPROVED OT - STRUCTURAL 10/10/2017 R: PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — James on Seen & Heard: What’s Next for the Burned Building on Church

Zoning issues were dealt with by variance, but zoning approval is still pending, presumably requiring verification of the plans for compliance by the examiner: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanJobDocumentServlet?requestid=3&passjobnumber=121191450&passdocnumber=01&allbin=1001472&scancode=ES399437840 Plan examination disapproved on 2/15, presumably pending zoning compliance verification and for other reasons: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanItemsRequiredServlet?rqidpriortoa=on&rqiditemstatus=open&passjobnumber=121191450&allisn=&allbin=1001472&requestid=4 — James on In the News: Tetsu Reviews

Regarding 111 Church, before the holidays I spoke with someone who had office space on the upper floors. He said they were given vacate orders, and he had already cleaned his stuff out. He told me the damage was extensive, and that it was not clear if the building would be knocked down. — M. Keegan on Seen & Heard: What’s Next for the Burned Building on Church

I can list a few Walker Street ongoing issues: - constant horn-honking and blasting car radios - drug dealers - trash - M1-5 - gym boxing classes taking up the sidewalk and forcing pedestrians to walk in the street I'm sure there are others! — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Thai Delivery Recommendations?

The horn-honking near the tunnel on Friday afternoons is out of control! I wish the city would issue summonses for the honking violation, instead of the B.S. garbage summonses they like to give us. — StrollerlessTribecaHottie on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

Sounds to me like what they use to do in the south bronx in the 70’s and 80’s burn down buildings to vacate so they can increase rent. Scams — Sandra on Seen & Heard: What’s Next for the Burned Building on Church

Presumably because applying for Street Seats via the DOT is an arduous process. And Stella doesn't want to build and store the seating, but it might want to benefit from having it there. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

From the Trib: "Other nearby businesses, Stella, Rolling Rabbit, Tokyo Bay and Nili Lotan, along with Tribeca Alliance Partnership president Ann Benedetto, had sent emails of support to the board." If they wanted to see the Street Seats be expanded in front of their frontage, why didn't Steingard's neighbor (and tenant?) Stella formally apply to DOT and CB1 for Street Seats there, instead of merely sending an 'email of support'? — James on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

"I asked him if he planned to return, and he said he didn’t think so as the landlord had indicated there would likely be a significant increase in rent." Unless the store tenant in question had a limited time left on his or her lease, this makes no sense. A lease doesn't get cancelled because of fire damage. The tenant should give notice, vacate temporarily, and allow the space to be repaired. It sounds like the landlord is taking advantage of a calamity, which may be perhaps why supervision was lax over the cleaning of the flammable, grease-laden commercial cooking exhaust of the Asian restaurant mid block. — James on Seen & Heard: What’s Next for the Burned Building on Church

@KP @Marcus Doesn't this mean honking will be REDUCED? If they are closing both outbound lanes and redirecting to the Lincoln Tunnel, sounds like that is a good thing for us who live near the Holland. — Sam on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

Hi Jane, if it falls through with Craft Studio, I would be happy to take the craft supplies off your hands and take it to a non profit preschool in Chinatown. — TribecaMom on The Craft Studio Is Opening in Tribeca

Thank you for many years of delicious treats! You will be missed by our whole family. — Sarah on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

KP, agreed about the horn honking. It's a maddening problem here (and in the city in general). What can be done to actually get anti-honking laws enforced? If I recall, honking is only supposed to used in cases of emergency. — Marcus on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

Just an FYI Paris Baguette is a South Korean bakery with special confections using more traditional Asian inspired ingredients like red bean brioche, smoked sausage bread, sesame tapioca bread, and many more items that are unique to these locations and nothing like a tepid Au Bon Pain knockoff. — Steve on Seen & Heard: Two Boots Is Walking Away from FiDi

I wonder if The Craft Studio would like donations of craft materials. I have various supplies to offer. — jane freeman on The Craft Studio Is Opening in Tribeca

UGH, prepare for the horn honking to start at 11:45 PM when the Holland Tunnel work begins. I remember how bad it was when they fixed the sprinkler system a few years back. SIGH. And no, I've never heard of "wildly popular" Whitmans either. — KP on In the News: Burger Chain Opening on Hudson

Very late to the game, but I live on Vestry and our property management company does receive these notices and pass them onto the building. For instance, we were recently sent the following notification from ConEd via our management company: Monday, February 12, 2018 Con Edison is making needed upgrades to electric infrastructure in your area. We will be working weekends starting February 12th, to March 12th, 2018 at the following location: Vestry Street between Hudson Street & Varick Street Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm What to expect Full Roadway Closure No Parking during work hours Noise We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause. Your electric service will not be affected and updates will be provided as necessary. Contact us: ManhattanRCA@ConEd.com — Scott on Seen & Heard: Greca Launched Dinner Service

Lan Larb is without any doubt the best option in downtown. — Dave on Seen & Heard: Thai Delivery Recommendations?

This site had already reported that "a new company is involved" (actually two new companies) at the 456 Greenwich Street project, namely AECOM Tishman and Lehrer LLC. https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/12/27/work-officially-starts-on-northwest-tribeca-hotel/ "AECOM Tishman is handling construction management for 456 Greenwich Street, while Lehrer LLC is serving as the owner’s advisor." I am told that Lehrer and the project attorney have been approaching neighbors for construction licenses to perform pre-construction surveys of their buildings and to monitor their buildings for excavation- and foundation-related vibration and movement (see http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/ppn/tppn1088.pdf), both of which are required by the 2014 NYC Building Code, specifically Sections 3309.4.3 (Preconstruction survey) and 3309.4.4 (Monitoring). — James on Seen & Heard: Two Boots Is Walking Away from FiDi

I’ve grabbed things at several Paris Baguettes in Japan, where sandwiches, generally, are soft and squishy - think Takahashi Bakery. Wonder if they’ve modified to suit American tastes. At best compared to Au Bon Pain, but really a step below it. They’ve been expanding rapidly in NY and NJ. — A. on Seen & Heard: Two Boots Is Walking Away from FiDi

Fernet Branca was at 9 Desbrosses, now known as 443 Greenwich. — citypixie on Seen & Heard: Two Boots Is Walking Away from FiDi

Lan Larb Thai is great! On Caviar + Uber Eats — Seth on Seen & Heard: Thai Delivery Recommendations?