It seems a very common thing. There have been sheds over Gold street and Dutch Street for at least three years. Oddly, one never sees any work going on above them. — Ted Peck on Seen & Heard: Is 101 Warren’s Sidewalk Shed Permanent?

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/sidewalk-sheds.page "Initial sidewalk shed permits are generally valid for one year or until the contractor’s insurance expires – whichever is shorter. Environmental Control Board violations for sheds up after their permits expire may be as high as $8,000 per violation." — JPL on Seen & Heard: Is 101 Warren’s Sidewalk Shed Permanent?

What am I missing here? Not trying to be contrarian, but I don't get all the praise. Are we as residents so desperate to be thrown a bone in the form of something ostensibly for cultural use, that we swallow mediocrity without scrutiny? I guess the architects are going for elegant minimalism but to me it looks sterile – a total failure of architectural imagination. This can't be THE FINAL designs, right? Everything at the WTC inevitably goes through dozens of rounds of revisions before being scrapped and starting all over from scratch. As a resident living just a few blocks north, I'd hoped for a design that might offer some kind antidote or at least a transition from the monumentality of the rest of the WTC site. This building seems like an attempt at extending the sober austerity of the museum, reflecting pools and those blandly unremarkable towers. I'm not arguing in favor of Ghery's previously proposed design. His work is frivolous and probably better suited to cities like LA where context doesn't matter. But this design reminds me of what was wrong with the original twin towers – it lacks a distinct face and thus any relatable human scale. This makes it uninviting. Like the original WTC, it's essentially the same on all sides. Ok, the top appears to have a grassy circular toupee, which will be great for, who and what exactly? And there's also that severe crack at the bottom that presents a set of steps up to the entrance. Look at those steps in the renderings. Those aren't steps you linger on or where you plan to meet a friend, like you would at the Met's entry steps. These are completely uninviting and much like the original WTC plaza no place you want to be. It's oppressive. You enter this building like an ant crawling inside a discarded milk carton. Utterly soulless design. Can anything be done to change it? — Disappointed on First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

Fair enough. But you must admit that for the greatest city in the world, one known for constantly rebuilding itself, this has taken an unconscionably long, long, long time. Whatever the reason may be; the cause was an act of war and we could have, and should have, responded sooner under those conditions. — betty on First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

Thanks Jean Grillo this is horrible we are forced to walk on grates as there is barely three feet or less of sidewalk left at Two Hands. Also the tables are there at 7 am! Blocking the sidewalk for people walking dogs, going to work, sanitation and delivery people trying to get by.also it actually blocks the people who wait for the bus to the Bronx this is their bus stop!! It's a mess. I complained to department of consumer affairs but I doubt they will do anything. Maybe if more people do they will send someone to investigate. It feels selfish and is a real spit on current residents who use that block a lot as I do. Plus the tables are ugly and they put up a rope and dumb looking plants to somehow make eating in a construction site attractive. — Sheba on Seen & Heard: South African Restaurant Now Appears to Be Italian

Let's just stay focused on HH's comment on my comment, that it was "aAAAAaaamazing!" — Jim Smithers on Kylie Jenner Bought a Tribeca Penthouse

If you're just reporting what curbed wrote then I won't argue it. But curbed is pretty bad with fact checking itself. And just common sense would dictate that if the 4 and 5 floor units closed a few months ago for asking price, there is no way the developer is selling the penthouse for almost 65% off of asking? The information is obviously wrong or incomplete. — Lowphat on Kylie Jenner Bought a Tribeca Penthouse

It's pretty unlikely that CB1 would agree to 4am; 2am on Fri/Sat is their usual limit for larger streets (such as Greenwich). I imagine that The Greek will argue it has a good reputation and deserves an exception, or maybe the 4am is just a starting point in a negotiation. — Erik Torkells on A Sibling Restaurant for the Greek

Those hours make absolutely no sense in that residential area. — Joan on A Sibling Restaurant for the Greek

I disagree. Read that: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/10/rome-cobblestone-streets_n_1140647.html Best regards, Zella — zella19 on Seen & Heard: Will Staple Street Ever Be Cobblestoned Again?

I posted without reloading, so I didn't see Sal's post, but he definitely beat me fair & square. What's next on the list Sal...? — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca…?

Hopefully the State Liquor Authority having issued a fine to the Greek will not matter here. — Martin on A Sibling Restaurant for the Greek

I would work there in a New York Minute and clearly others feel the same as is already 70% leased. Clearly you are entitled to your opinions and no one is forced to work there, but luckily for our city, there are many fewer people that think like you or we would have a big empty lot and the terrorists would have won. Those of us who committed and helped to rebuild our neighborhood are very proud of what we have accomplished. We've created a stunning Memorial and Museum so that no one will ever forget what happened, but just as importantly, we rebuilt the site to be even better then it was before, which is an even greater testament. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on In the News: 1 World Trade Center Is for Sale

And beat Ripps by two minutes...quick on the draw, there, cowboy! Nicely done! — Kristopher on Where in Tribeca…?

Looks like they had some elevator trouble last night on their way to Fashion Week Event. — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: Is Kylie Jenner Just Renting?

who would really want to rent space in the "Freedom Tower". It is beautiful and I'm so happy it was built. But if my company want to rent all the way up in the tower I would be opposed to it. it is very frightening working on high floors. Especially if you live or work downtown during 9/11 and have experienced it. it is terrible that it may be sold to foreign for the highest bid. this is suppose to stand for Freedom and America! — Native on In the News: 1 World Trade Center Is for Sale

have to say the truth I really don't care if Kylie Jenner rents or owns. have no use for that family. — Native on Seen & Heard: Is Kylie Jenner Just Renting?

Thanks Erik, people are quick to complain without knowing the facts. The performing Arts Center could not be built until the Oculus and new PATH Station was completed. Now that it has, demolition of the old entrance can begin and the Center can proceed. I look forward to this fantastic addition to the Downtown cultural scene and as long as they they get it right, I don't care if it takes a little longer than they say. The current results at the WTC site speaks for itself. Well Done! — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

finally, i got one right.....bucket list haha — sal bruzzese on Where in Tribeca…?

White Street, between Broadway & Cortlandt Alley. — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca…?

white street and cortlandt alley — sal bruzzese on Where in Tribeca…?

To be fair, it was always going to be the last part of the complex to be built—there was no way to start it with the other buildings under construction. — Erik Torkells on First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

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Very nice ... indeed, it should be after 15 years in the making -- no, in the designing. Will it take another 15 years to the premiere performance? Will the current board members still be alive to celebrate? Will any of the people who were here then still be around to enjoy this lovely little building? Moving along ... oh wait, I mean crawling along... — betty on First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

You may have cause to complain to DCA / 311 if they don't conform to the following: From http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/businesses/Sidewalk-Cafe-Design-Regulations-Guide.pdf "You must show on your plans and maintain in your café the following minimum clearances to these adjacent (non-clear path) obstructions. [...] Subway grates 3' " Good luck. — James on Seen & Heard: South African Restaurant Now Appears to Be Italian