Thanks! — KP on You’ll Never Walk on a Subway Grate Again

I think Possible Productions is the Woody Allen film..not Billions. Billions has their own notices. — julieJ on Seen & Heard: Another Card-Only Establishment

"A transformer fire beneath the intersection of Broadway and Murray streets just before 4:30 p.m. caused the loud pop and sent people to 911 to report an explosion, fire officials said." http://nypost.com/2017/10/24/electrical-fire-sparks-panic-at-busy-subway-station/ — James on You’ll Never Walk on a Subway Grate Again

@I’m a Peck Slip Parent Bravo! The kids are more likely to get struck by lightening than any terrorist incident. Peanuts in the classroom are more deadly. — DTWNNYC on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

Re: solution The wooden police barriers are obviously quite useless if someone is trying to hurt people I like how Citibank kept their new Plaza quite wide open and accessible to the walking public yet protected it from (I assume) potential car/truck bombs by surrounding it with metal posts that prevent them from gaining access. Perhaps there might be a similar solution to be found for this Play Street? — Rohin on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

Did you find out what caused that? — KP on You’ll Never Walk on a Subway Grate Again

419 Broadway...The building can't be worse than what is there now. I hope it leads to this cesspool of an intersection being cleaned up over time (i.e. all the counterfeit and junk sellers). — Marcus on In the News: New Canal Street Building Moves Forward

"Five & Dime...doesn’t accept cash." The name is false advertising! — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Another Card-Only Establishment

I have lived in Lower Manhattan (Tribeca, FiDi) since 1999. My kids were born at New York Downtown Hospital (back when it was called that.) If you're trying to imply that I don't have any idea what happened here in 2001, you're wrong because I was here, lived through it and was part of the rebuilding so please refrain from using 9/11 against me. If you're afraid of letting kids play on a street that has double layer barricades and has adult supervision, maybe you should move to the suburbs and stay home with locked doors. Real New Yorkers aren't afraid to go outside and aren't afraid to walk on the streets. A careening car can happen anywhere, anytime. If you can't manage that risk, it's time to move away and sit in a dark room. The next generation of kids should be aware of risks, learn how to manage those risks and deal with any event that arises from it. Keeping them inside and in a bubble is only going to make them naive and vulnerable. — I'm A Peck Slip Parent on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

We all should live our lives and be "Tough" but safe too! — Native on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

to "I'm a Peck Slip Parent", how long are you living downtown? Yes, children should be outside playing and carefree. But that isn't the way it is in today's world especially downtown Manhattan. We are always "on guard" after 911 our lives have changed. Even though 17 years have past still seems like yesterday to me. There are evil people lurking all over that want to harm innocent people all in the name of their god. Terrorism is real and its terrible but children need to be safe. Sorry coming from a life long resident downtown I disagree with you. — Native on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

It's just shocking how rampant helicopter parenting is and to the ridiculous extent it has re-shaped our society at al levels. Now kids can't plan in a closed-off street that has adult supervision because some wacko terrorist MIGHT, JUST MIGHT careen into the street. Why go outside at all? Why not wrap all kids in bubble wrap and lock them in an airtight room with non-cornered toys? No paper, though! They might get a paper cut. Toughen up, my fellow Peck Slip parents! It'll make your kids tough too. Life is full of risk and you're not helping them deal with it. Sheesh! — I'm A Peck Slip Parent on In the News: More Space Promised for Seniors

Painted sign on east facade, in background, c. 1978: collections.mcny.org/Collection/[Surrogate's%20Court,%20originally%20Hall%20of%20Records,%2031%20Chambers%20Street.]-24UAKV59GNI.html — James on Nosy Neighbor: When Did the Signage on 49 Chambers Change?

Museum of the City of New York has great photographs showing the signage from the first years of the building (c. 1912-1915): collections.mcny.org/Collection/Emigrant%20Industrial%20Savings%20Bank,%20Chambers%20St.-2F3408JK4MN.html collections.mcny.org/Collection/Emigrant%20Industrial%20Savings%20Bank%20Bldg.,%20Reade%20St.-2F3408JWXH6.html collections.mcny.org/Collection/51%20Chambers%20Street.%20Emigrant%20Industrial%20Bank.-2F3XC5NE2DJ.html Also, a painted sign appears on east facade c. 1935: collections.mcny.org/Collection/[Surrogate's%20Court%20and%20Hall%20of%20Records%20building,%2031%20Chambers%20Street.]-24UAKVPPKKD.html — James on Nosy Neighbor: When Did the Signage on 49 Chambers Change?

Here is a pre-construction rendering of the building, published in "Real estate record and builders' guide: v. 84, no. 2160: August 7, 1909", showing the signage. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/collections/cul/texts/ldpd_7031148_044/gallery/images/ldpd_7031148_044_00000296.jpg — James on Nosy Neighbor: When Did the Signage on 49 Chambers Change?

The 1985 Landmarks designation report says the advertising signs were painted on the walls. The report includes a contemporary photo. http://www.neighborhoodpreservationcenter.org/db/bb_files/1985EmigrantIndustrial.pdf — James on Nosy Neighbor: When Did the Signage on 49 Chambers Change?

I knew there was another one. Thanks! — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Another Card-Only Establishment

I believe that Sweetgreen is cashless now. — Steve on Seen & Heard: Another Card-Only Establishment

Maybe call aggreko? The dot issues permits for occupancy of the sidewalk. If 5 feet are available, it's kosher. Good news is summer will end and the generator will disappear. Also dot holiday embargo bans most permits and tow materials in the roadway and sidewalks to assist traffic in the most congested time of the year. Yes it's loud, but that's more of a dep complaint. 311 has rarely filed complaints on the dob bis system which tracks complaints to issue inspectors and violations. — Expediter on Seen & Heard: Now That’s a Terrace

More like NYC electrical fire pyrotechnics. Not uncommon with explosions and all. — Olafur Thordarson on You’ll Never Walk on a Subway Grate Again

TBH- Those kids on their scooters are also a menace. — julieJ on Seen & Heard: Tribeca Loft Squatter

Regarding the horrible McDonald's generators, I found the best way to get 311 to respond is to bring a "life/safety" issue to their attention. If the public is in danger, 311 is quick to respond. (i.e. - last spring I know of a contact to 311 regarding the awning above Laughing Man. It was dangerous, as pieces were falling onto people. After the call, the roof was replaced surprisingly fast - and looks beautiful I might add.) You might also try the building's management company... — Anonymous on Seen & Heard: Now That’s a Terrace

I agree about the cachet, but then they should have made provisions for a bigger entrance. Even Artisan Lofts procured a ground floor condominium at 143 Reade Street to avoid using their 157 Chambers Street address. That narrow 91 Leonard entrance is worse than using the grungy back alley east of Broadway as a residential entrance IMO. It would make a good service entrance. — James on 91 Leonard Has Finally Been Revealed

It is sad. The company was run into the ground by the founder of Solera Capital. Systematically, this great brand was killed off and the investors and employees have been lied to throughout that process. They owe millions upon millions to the market place, vendors, landlords and other suppliers. How this has gone on for so long, is a mystery. Solera Capital track record is terrible- the Calypso story applies to all of the companies they have touched and tried to manage. Pathetic. — Anonymous on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

Any update on this? — Sarah on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique