No way that Jake Tilson photo is from the 1980s, when crossing signals spelled out "Walk / Don't Walk". The signs with the walking figure and the hand that we see in the photograph were introduced starting in 2000. — J Allen on Seen & Heard: Roof Tree Removed

My super always recommends New York Replacement Parts (nyrpcorp.com) on the Upper East Side. — Erik Torkells on George Taylor Specialties Is Closing

Hello, does anyone know of a place similar to George Smith in NYC ? I am totally sad to learn that they have closed; a great loss. Thank you ! — meg on George Taylor Specialties Is Closing

I loved that tree! — mruptight on Seen & Heard: Roof Tree Removed

If you google the name and the phone number it comes up with 319 Church St, which is now La Colombe. — resident on Seen & Heard: Roof Tree Removed

I'm honestly just waiting for Target to open so I don't have to spend $100 on shoes or pants that they'll only wear for a year. — lowphat on Tribeca’s Eleventh Kids’ Clothing Store

I went to that tour bus meeting and spoke, pointing out that in historic centers of European cities that have street patterns like lower Manhattan, tour buses are not permitted, and these cities are doing fine, so it seems most tourists can walk if they have to. I'm not sure they're on the right track with some of what they're trying to do, because what is needed is enforcement and the police are already busy etc. etc. so it will look good on paper but not on the street. Plus the Bronx and Brooklyn are actually hoping for more tour bus action. — Hudson River on In the News: Legislation to Limit Tour Buses

No doubt. But first I need to go to this meeting so that I can say that I did, right? (Also, if we're going to be honest, I don't care if people yell their brains out somewhere far from my home. So I'm hopeful, foolish as it may be, that the 1sst Precinct can see that it's in everyone's interest to recommend that rally organizers bear in mind their surroundings.) — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

They pulled out of that space; it's going to be a Del Frisco's Grille. More info at https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2016/06/28/bar-and-grill-chain-opening-in-brookfield-place/. — Erik Torkells on True Food Kitchen Is Opening at Brookfield Place

I love True Foods! I asked them on Instagram when the new location would be open and this is the response I received. "NYC is not in our immediate plans but are always on the hunt for new locations to bring our concept!" Very strange considering I've seen multiple articles online about this location opening soon. Wonder what's up... — Melinda on True Food Kitchen Is Opening at Brookfield Place

In response to both John's note and Erik's original post: the common denominator in these quality-of-life abuses is noise. In this era of digital apps, which include reasonably accurate decibel readings, it ought to be possible to establish noise ceilings for permitted events and to devise and implement enforcement mechanisms. While that wouldn't be trivial, it's not rocket science either. It's a question of political will. So Erik, while I commend you for your post and encourage you to speak out at the 1st PCT community council meeting, you're not going to find any satisfaction there. Your neighbors will nod their heads, and the police officials will express sympathy and then ignore your points. Something needs to happen at a citywide, or at least boroughwide level, and it will have to entail organizing, lobbying and legislation. — Charles Komanoff on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

I didn't go to that meeting. You can try emailing CB1 at man01@cb.nyc.gov, or maybe the Broadsheet will run a post about in the coming weeks. Luis of FiDi Fan Page is on that committee, so maybe he can tell us what happened.... — Erik Torkells on Is Tribeca Getting a South African Restaurant?

Any idea what happened with the 140 west roof exemption? Can't find any coverage of what actually happened at the meeting. Thanks — Josh S on Is Tribeca Getting a South African Restaurant?

The 55 Hudson, whose back entry is on Staple Street, does in fact clean up the alley. It is an unfortunate and frustrating fact that many dog walkers/owners in the neighborhood fail to clean up after their dogs and that the restaurant fails to do its part. As for the cobblestones, I'd like to know the DOT's rationale for choosing which streets are paved vs. cobblestoned. And are neighbors consulted on these matters? Personally, I'd prefer to have Staple Street's historic stones restored rather than paved. — KPD on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Thank you Jim!!! That's the corner I meant, just replied before my second cup of coffee. A true gentleman indeed... — Beautiful on Where in Tribeca…?

Our (condo) building has carried flood insurance for years. After Sandy, the premium spiked, but it has been coming back down the last couple of years. For condos, the Federal requirements for flood coverage that are followed by most mortgage lenders ($250,000/unit) result in a disproportionately high coverage amount, much more than any foreseeable flood damage to the building. The calculation is irrational as applied to a high rise building IMO. Requirements are different for coops. — SW on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

http://www.viennabeef.com/ — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

I'm a vegetarian, so it's all moot from where I stand...but is "Vienna beef" a thing? — Will on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

Not open today. — EJ on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

When we moved into northwest Tribeca in the late seventies, even the sidewalk of Washington Street was cobblestone. — Hila Rosen on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

It wasn't open yesterday, but that was Sunday. I couldn’t find anything online about it. If you walk by, please do report back. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

Is there a phone number for the Heeler? Are they actually open yet? — Preserve on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

Target, check. Next up: Trader Joe's, please! — George Bacon on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

The bigger question when they lock the subways with the new flood control is where is the water going? Have neighbors protected their buildings? We are gonna need a bigger boat! — Tk on Seen & Heard: Target’s Opening Date

Was walking back home from SoHo yesterday and came upon the "gathering." Really amazed at how crazy loud it was. They were legit screaming into already amplified microphones. Between this, the Baja East show, and the tunnel2towers run, seems like now is the time to have that conversation about permits and recourses. I get that we choose to live in this area and that comes with its consequences, but none of these events are for (or probably attended by) the residents, so why must we suffer through them? — John on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair