Very beautiful and unique. — Ralph on Revealed: The Wild New Building on Franklin

Experienced The 75 Club last night, what an excellent performance by legendary drummer Louis Hayes and his quartet. What a intimate venue to experience true jazz. A gem of a place in Tribeca. I hope this venue continues to produce these types of shows a remains a main stay for a long time to come. Astounding decor and ambiance to listen to live music. A big thanks to the Wilbur Ware Institute. — Craig Ferguson on A New Jazz Club

Not by me—I viewed it all as hearsay—but she did have a logical explanation for each one. (No clue if the explanations were true, of course.) And I doubt she'll come here anymore to engage, since she presumably views the community as antagonistic. She never answered my email about her plans re: the SLA. Also, and I should've mentioned this before, but it's my understanding that the owner of an event space doesn't need to have a general liquor license for the establishment; they (or the caterer) can apply for licenses for single events. I mention this in regard to point #6 above, and also because the Sokoloffs can go that route at 221 W. Broadway. They insisted that they wanted to get a liquor license so they could better control the situation (vs. having caterers do it). I completely understand that people living on White are deeply wary—no, resistant—to an event space on W. Broadway. And they may absolutely have every reason to feel that way. But let's not throw due process out the window as a result. — Erik Torkells on The Debate Over Town Stages

It's a rare Siberian Pear (a cross between a pig and a bear). — Marcus on Seen & Heard: 40-Foot-Tall Sculptural Canopy on Pier 17

Rather Gaudi-esque. I dig it. — Marcus on Revealed: The Wild New Building on Franklin

Are her responses posted or minuted anywhere? Thanks. — James on The Debate Over Town Stages

Nothing slid by CB1, and these was no "clear evidence" of any kind. Please read the post. — Erik Torkells on The Debate Over Town Stages

To be fair, these are the accusations, mentioned in the post, that Robin Sokoloff responded to one by one. — Erik Torkells on The Debate Over Town Stages

"In August, Calypso told its sales staff that even the music that’s piped into its stores, computers and phone lines was getting shut off, according to internal e-mails obtained by The Post. Some employees said they showed up to work in recent weeks, only to head back home because the lights wouldn’t switch on. “'As our inventory dwindles, we reassure our customers that we aren’t closing because that’s what we’ve been told to say,' one fed-up employee griped in an email last month to management and workers that went nationwide. “'But now that our phones don’t ring and the UPS no longer delivers packages and we’re selling a schizophrenic mash-up of spring, summer and fall to try to keep our rack full, those words feel hollow and rather delusional.'” http://nypost.com/2017/11/10/calypso-st-barths-skirts-on-paying-bills-amid-major-cash-crunch/ — James on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

This type of space clearly does not belong in a residential neighborhood. It sounds like they are piggybacking some bogus art project onto their plans for a banquet hall in an obvious scam. How is it that this can slide past the Community Board with clear evidence of misrepresentation and violation of law and civility in their old neighborhood? It sounds like they were chased out of their old neighborhood for good reason, let’s not allow them to do the same here. — R. Morgan on The Debate Over Town Stages

I live on White Street. It's 100% residential. No one on the block wants this. Ask yourself (and that goes for Robin and Scott as well) - would you want this on your block???? Below are some of the alleged violations committed by Robin and Scott Sokoloff during Loft 227’s tenure at 227 West 29th Street. 1. misrepresentation of business operations. they falsely claimed to be an office tenant 2. once lease was secured, the space was rented to 3rd parties for events, parties, rehearsals, concerts, etc. Some days there were multiple events rented out on the same day. Rentals occurred day and night often past 4am in the morning. 3. Robin Sokoloff was an absentee tenant, not present during events. Once events were in progress, doors would be locked and there was no avenue in which to contact the Sokoloffs. Ignoring complaints was commonplace. 4. Security camera footage exists of drunken and unruly patrons partying, smoking in public spaces, littering, and other offenses common with excessive partying. 5. There was no method or service to handle trash removal 6. As an office tenant, Loft227 did not have a liquor license. Yet they rented the space as if they did. So why would CB1 grant a license to such an operator given this very basic and core violation? 7. When the landlord refused to renew their lease, Robin Sokoloff pursued litigation through the “Human Rights” commission and sued for discrimination unsuccessfully. — Andrew Scheman on The Debate Over Town Stages

I have dealt with many filmings over the past few years. 80% of the crews are amazing. They are polite, accommodating, and do not overstep their usage. They realize they are a guest in the community and are considerate. That said, the other 20% can be pretty bad and abusive. I have seen several crews significantly overstep what they are allowed to do, can be rude to the community, and hurt local businesses without a care. — Josh on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

The election seems to be a case of "Better the devil you know..." — Marcus on In the News: Chin Re-Elected to City Council

I like it. It has character, and its own beauty and charm. It would not be something to consider for multiple buildings, but for a one-off in the neighborhood, why not? — Marcus on New Building Report Card: 12 Warren

Very glad to see the Tribeca Art+Culture Night continue! I've attended every one, and it's a very enjoyable night. Most of the galleries are not crowded, so you can see the art. (Although, one hopes/fears that the attendance will pick up so the event will continue into the future). — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Community Board 1’s 16-Day Street Fair

(Although extorting money from the film crews when they are nice about it seems a bit extreme! If they are polite, I will of course be accommodating. I have no problem with the film/TV shoots per se, and support the creativity, but it has to be done civilly and with consideration for the neighborhood)> — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

Yes. The film crews need to understand they are guests here, in our living and working neighborhood. I've also been subjected to rude treatment when I walked through a shoot on Union Square; it wasn't even obvious that a shoot was going on (no signs etc.). A rude self-important crew-person immediately began yelling at me "You! Yes you! Cross the street! Now!" I said "I'm on my way to work and I'll cross the street when I'm ready. And then I'll report your rudeness." — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

Within the last year, my husband was part of a film crew shooting a period TV series outside a townhouse in Brooklyn. A woman two doors down from where they were came out in front of her house and started waving her iPhone around in the air (ruining the 1950's feel) They were polite and asked her if she minded not doing that (she watched and whenever the male star started a scene she would time her waving to him needing to be filmed) She said she wanted 2k to go stop and go back in her house. They gave it to her. Unless you 'buy' the street and everyone is being compensated to get off..you can't dictate to them. You HAVE to be polite and hope people will be cool. — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

That film shoot situation is absolutely ridiculous. How can we file a complaint against the film license? If this happens to anyone else please take a video so we can find the perp. Disgusting to have verbal abuse given to anyone on our streets. — BF on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

the old super linda! — jessica lep on Where in Tribeca…?

In a bold truth mood this morning. This is the second dumbest new architecture experiment in the hood! (Guess what takes first prize....) Looks like kids found a boatload of blue stone slabs and built a fort.... Hate it & loved the old building which had light and air while this is sufficatingly grim..... — JK on New Building Report Card: 12 Warren

Re: Filming..My husband works on a film crew. Unless the production has 'bought' the street- they don't have a right to stop people from walking through or going about their normal business. What happened to this woman was absolutely not cool or 'allowed' Everyone should remember the person put in charge of 'holding back' pedestrian traffic is probably the lowest on the totem pole. In future she should ask to speak with the 2nd AD or to the Location Manager (the LM name and contact number is usually posted on the fliers warning of shooting) — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Showroom Sample Sale

Keep 311 on speed dial. — JCS on New Building Report Card: 12 Warren

Proud of you, Erik! — jane freeman on In the News: Tribeca Citizen in the New York Times

There have been some previous fairs on that block and they're not like the usual ones--some handmade jewelry, stuff like that, different kinds of food than the big street fairs (sorry to be so vague but I don't like to eat standing up and didn't pay much attention). The booths were on both sides of the street. Maybe it will be more like the Bryant Park/Union Square ones. I don't particularly like them but I'm ok with annoying as many drivers as possible and making downtown more pedestrian. — Hudson River on Seen & Heard: Community Board 1’s 16-Day Street Fair