On its own, it is not terribly different from the original rendering, so based on that metric alone, it gets a C. However, as you note and show with a photo, in the context of the neighborhood and the block specifically, the original brick building looks like an outlier. And that seems very wrong. Whenever I drive up the WSHWY, I'm always struck by the horribleness of Trumpland. At least these buildings are not as tall and generic as those, but this stretch certainly doesn't represent the general character of the neighborhood, just as the wall of Trump buildings obscures the pretty prewar buildings on th UWS. Bummer. — NorthernTribeca on New Building Report Card: 290 West

Maybe this building will be featured in the new season of Million Dollar Listing NY? — TribecaMom on New Building Report Card: 290 West

I call this architectural period Container Store. — Frank Lloyd Wrong on New Building Report Card: 290 West

Thank you for this survey ---...it's awesome ! — Alice Hartman on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Notice that they bulked up the mullions, which is a value engineering trick (thinner mullions = more expensive). It also looks like they may have added another floor in the base mass (rendering shows 5 vs 6 in reality). This added floor further cramps the mullions. The visible mechanicals are really bad too. Developer crap. That being said, 11 N Moore (same developer) is slightly more promising although, the different color / material on the facade is unnecessary and detracts from the clean design. @Getch I might not like how it looks, but this property is condo and is nearly sold out at astronomical prices. — Muscle Milk on New Building Report Card: 290 West

Sales, all at $5M or above. Uber or lyft solve the taxi situation and i dont think these buyers will be taking the subway too often — Alex on New Building Report Card: 290 West

Racoon Lodge looks like it could be one of Huck's Mom's paintings. Beautiful! — SW on Instagram Tribeca (Vol. 20)

Condos...and sold out, I believe. — Makes you go "hmmm..." on New Building Report Card: 290 West

Are these rentals? I just can't imagine that these will sell to fast with all the traffic at that location. The traffic is terrible there. Getting a cab outside the entrance seems impossible and the walk to the subway is many blocks away. That being said I don't mind the appearance for that location. Maybe there is a view of the new salt storage building? — Getch on New Building Report Card: 290 West

It sucks. — Jonathan on New Building Report Card: 290 West

The Starbucks "crime wave" has been going on for years. The 1st Precinct is just noticing it NOW? — KP on In the News: Venti-Sized Crime Wave

Nice shots, Erik. — KP on Instagram Tribeca (Vol. 20)

I agree with you. It is a total letdown for such a prime location. Then again, the apartments seem to have sold. Sadly, until buyers demand better, who is there to hold a developer accountable for such a disappointing design and cheap exterior detailing? Meanwhile, across the street, we have two of the (surprisingly) best additions to the neighborhood: the salt shed and sanitation garage. — McGee on New Building Report Card: 290 West

We order from A La Saigon...yummy and fast! Although it says Vietnamese...many Chinese style dishes! — Tamk on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

It's OK. But I am reminded of a terrific quote: "Doctors can bury their mistakes. Architects can only plant ivy." Frank Lloyd Wright — Heide Fasnacht on New Building Report Card: 290 West

The dumplings normally hold up pretty well. Haven't ordered from them this year though so maybe they've tightened the delivery order. About 1 in 4 calls I always end up having to convince them that yes, they can deliver to me. And phone call only, no seamless afaik. — M on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Ordering Hunan food from a Sichuan Restaurant? A shanda! — Hong Wo on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Another vote for Famous Sichuan - so good! — S on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Since they appear to be doing a complete re-modeling of the interior (rather then simply stock with new food product which would be expected if they thought they would only be in there until the lease expires), why would the invest all that extra money if they weren't planning on remaining long term? Also, would it not be a benefit for ipn management to have a regular supermarket in that space since it is an attractive "sellling point" for them as they try to attract new market rate tenants to rent apartments that become available here... I would think that would give them an incentive to work out a reasonable renewal for Best Market when the lease does expire... — Craig on So What Is Best Market?

Most of them do. Once in a while one might be broken. — TribecaMom on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Famous Sichuan is my choice for Chinese. Their Hunan chicken is fantastic, the dumplings aren't too think or chewy and the hot and sour soup is great for the clearing out the sinuses and dirt cheap too. When I want something Asian-style but lighter and healthier I go with Mooncake. The spicy Thai steak salad is perfect. — JD on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

New Fresco Tortillas. It does Chinese and Mexican and it is SO cheap and yummy!!! — yael on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

Perhaps they are gambling on the political pressure angle to ensure a renewal. Nevertheless, i think they can make money even in the short term. They bought the lease for a relatively cheap price compared to their other purchases. They are not unionized unlike Food Emporium / A&P--but will have to make "good faith" efforts to hire back some of the employees--so their costs will likely be lower than those of FE. They get to test the local market, even if they relocate elsewhere in Tribeca after the lease expires. — James on So What Is Best Market?

Do the soup dumplings come in tack when they get to your door? I only get soup dumplings at Joe's Ginger but sometimes I'm too lazy to walk the few blocks to Pell street... — HH on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca

I have tried to order from Shanghai Cafe Deluxe over the past 2 weeks on Seamless and was told they do not deliver anymore. Do you have to call directly? — TribecaMom on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca