i live on Lispenard and i am sick and tired of these people and the rubbish they leave behind! — fabien on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

I think it looks great. Something for everyone, unlike Brookfield Place which is skewed to the super luxury. I think Westfield, on the other hand will do very well as it will appeal to a far broader clientele. I'll be so happy when we finally have a local Apple store. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Update: Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall

looks like a pretty suburban & dull line up with only a couple standouts... — KtO on Update: Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall

Contact Community Board 1 (man01@cb.nyc.gov) and Councilmember Margaret Chin (chin@council.nyc.gov). Either on their own or together, they'll have more sway with the NYPD than you will. Get your neighbors to email them, too, and include photos noting the dates/times when the vendors were there. If you have ever felt unsafe or harassed by the vendors, by all means mention it. Another option, but with less accountability, is the 1st Precinct's Community Council meeting (1stprecinctcc.org.) — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

So we just put in a 311 request & this was the response: Your Service Request was closed. The Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of the violation at that time. 90x This is very frustrating as there obviously were- and still are- vendors illegally selling counterfeit goods on Canal & Lispenard Street, but the NYPD is not wanting to deal with it. Is the Mayor's Office a better place to lodge complaints? — lispenard resident on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

HH, I am aware that Canal Street is legendary for it's counterfeit goods and have seen it for many many years. But at least there were more stores (albeit for tourists) a few years back and it fit the area. With the recent developments in northern Tribeca and the continued growth of Soho, Canal Street is beginning to be pushed into this bizarre situation that is not fitting the area anymore. Things are getting nicer all around it, and the bodegas and tourist trap stores of canal streets are closing and yet the vacancies grow and counterfeit goods continue to litter the street. It does hurt the local retailer that are near Canal Street and hinders growth. — Josh on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

FYI "Step cracks" are cracks that run up a brick wall in a stair step fashion within the mortar joint only, i.e., none of the bricks themselves are cracked. — James on Seen & Heard: New Tenant for 124 Hudson

Huh. No bookstore. — MM on Update: Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall

And I'll say it again, because James is being polite: If you want something to change, you have to complain loudly to people who can do something about it, and you have to get others to complain, too. Also, pictures help. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

NYPD precincts are measured by weekly and monthly crime and complaint statistics. Without ongoing complaints by the public, even anonymously, about ongoing problems, there appears to be no managerial motivation from commanders to solve even the most flagrant quality of life issues. — James on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

Josh, Canal street has ALWAYS been like this...sadly, it's a mecca for counterfeit goods. Back in the 90's all of lower Manhattan was THE place to get fake watches, bags, Perry Ellis jackets, Fila sneakers etc. Most of the area below Delancey street has cleaned up except for this stretch (or perhaps much of the sales are now behind closed doors). Why doesn't the NYPD just arrest these guys for selling fake handbags and loitering? I've threaten to call the cops on them when they've tried to follow me home, harassing me to buy a "Gucci" watch and a "Goyard" bag.... — HH on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

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I wish those guys would just move on. They are destroying Canal Street. I've talk with many retail owners about Canal Street. They love the access and location, but the fake handbags and watches scare them away. Thus you have a a bunch of vacant stores instead of a nice retail street. Why is this allowed? — Josh on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

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And btw, as someone who spent years studying the subject, comedy is NOT subjective. The response to it is. Comedy is founded on objective principles like all art forms. To paraphrase the estimable Mr. B. Bunny, "wotta buncha maroons". — David G. Imber on Seen & Heard: Worst Sign Ever?

Department of Buildings enforces the Zoning Resolution, and cannot waive its provisions. (Only a variance granted by the Board of Standards and Appeals can waive zoning rules.) — James on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

They always have funny signs. Guess it is subjective but I've never been offended by them. They make my day as I walk to the subway. — Jay on Seen & Heard: Worst Sign Ever?

I thought it was so funny I bought one. Comedy is subjective! — Erik Torkells on Pop-Up: Shelter Chic

Congratulations for the good work to raise money to help shelter animals. Please lose the "Be Kind to Animals or I'll Kill you" shirt. Not funny. — Huck's Mom on Pop-Up: Shelter Chic

If it is the same store that was on University Place, it is the store where I bought the dress I got married in 33 years ago. It was a big splurge for me at the time, but I still have it and can still wear it. Probably out of my price range now, but maybe for my 50th anniversary? — Huck's Mom on A New Clothing Store on Duane

Here is a link to do it online: https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=NYPD+Vending — Jeff on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

I'd try to get as many people as possible to put in 311 complaints for the folks on Lispenard. I was hoping the Walgreens opening would drive them away but that apparently was not the case. — Jeff on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

And which city agency oversees this kind of thing? — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

Also see use group 16, quoted in relevant part: "A. Retail or Service Establishments ... Automobile, motorcycle, trailer or boat sales, open or enclosed [PRC-C] ... Motorcycle or motor scooter rental establishments [PRC-C] ... B. Automotive Service Establishments Automobile, truck, motorcycle or #trailer# repairs [PRC-C] Automobile laundries, provided that the #zoning lot# contains reservoir space for not less than 10 automobiles per washing lane #Automotive service stations#, open or enclosed, provided that facilities for lubrication, minor repairs or washing are permitted only if located within a #completely enclosed building# C. Vehicle Storage Establishments Commercial or public utility vehicle storage, open or enclosed, including #accessory# motor fuel pumps [PRC-G] Dead storage of motor vehicles Public transit yards, open or enclosed, including #accessory# motor fuel pumps [PRC-G]" — James on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard

The zoning resolution states that Use Group 9 includes "Automobile, motorcycle, #trailer# or boat showrooms or sales, with no repair services and with no preparation of vehicles or boats for delivery [PRC-C]" Use Group 10 retail includes other kinds of retail. "Retail or Service Establishments Carpet, rug, linoleum or other floor covering stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B1] Clothing or clothing accessory stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B] Department stores [PRC-B] Depositories for storage of office records, microfilm or computer tapes, or for data processing [PRC-G] Docks for ferries, other than #gambling vessels#, with no restriction on passenger load. In Community District 1 in the Borough of Brooklyn, such docks shall be certified by the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 62-813 (Docking facilities for ferries or water taxis in certain waterfront areas) [PRC-H] Dry goods or fabric stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B] Eating or drinking places, without restrictions on entertainment or dancing, but limited to location in hotels [PRC-D] Furniture stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B1] Office or business machine stores, sales or rental [PRC-B1] Photographic or motion picture production studios [PRC-D] Radio or television studios [PRC-D] Television, radio, phonograph or household appliance stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B] Variety stores, with no limitation on #floor area# per establishment [PRC-B]" — James on Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard