Gunbae!! https://www.gunbaetribeca.com/ — Tribeca Citizen on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

Vornado has built 3 of the most ugly and brutalist buildings in the city. They are not great to live in or look at. No one else think it is odd they are being entrusted to build a fourth. Not a NIMBY but what buildings look and feel like matters. Not of course to Mandami or de Blasio who take real pleasure in sticking it to neighborhoods they hate - tribeca, the village, soho, UWS etc . They see a building like this as leveling everyone in the city dowm but to the people who actually have to live in them and look at them for decades it matters. Let's build it but not have the same Robert Moses inspired neighborhood breakers do it. — Will on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

I vote to regulate this person out of Tribeca for his comments. What a racist comment. The last thing we need is for communists like him to dictate restaurant cuisines. These people are helping invest in our neighborhood which has a sad amount of empty commercial spaces that struggle to get rented. Move back to Jersey Paul. — Italian on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

Terrible for the neighborhood. Too tall, ugly does not add anything to Tribeca just more congestion and people. It will block and disturb the architecture of Tribeca. — GB on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a fantastic location -- a heart of Tribeca, transit-rich, amid considerable green space. More NY voters! More transit use! More life in Tribeca! To the previous commenter (@G) who wants schools and playgrounds: do you not know that schools are added or subtracted based on the current and forecasted population of children? 976 new homes will mean lots of schoolkids not to mention more patrons for our stores, restaurants, shops that we love and want to keep. For sure, a new 72-story tower will change things -- quite a lot close by and with real outward ripples. I get it. For the record, my bedroom window will be less than 300 feet from the new tower. Meaning: I will be "impacted." — Komanoff on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

Can we get a good korean restaurant in the neighborhood that's not jung sik — luke on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

There was no "Tribeca" when IPN was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban renewal area, with restrictions, but meant for development. What is needed is schools and playgrounds, and maybe some park space. Hard not to be a NIMBY here, we definitely need housing - but we also need to accommodate the children. — G on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

Does anyone know what will take over the Gucci store? And the Bottega Veneta store? — Adrian on Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker

Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the proposal text: "... the proposed tower is consistent with the taller towers of Lower Manhattan," 1,090 feet is likely higher than any other downtown residential properties, including those converted from commercial buildings. It's curious that they're adding no parking spaces in the development. I suppose that Tribecans had design and height concerns when Independence Plaza upset the scale in the 1970's. IP was not built to maximum capacity then. That does not seem to be the case now, if the developer and the city pursue the goal "... to unlock the maximum amount of residential floor area allowed ..." — Gary on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

I vote to regulate this communist out of Tribeca. What an absurd comment. — Italian on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing for housing at the Chinatown jail which, which Chris has been advocating for years. Neither of that has happened - I really don't know what he does for this community, he's no where to be seen and found. And none of his promises are kept — B on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers are planning on making a killing (or they wouldn't be doing it!). With this and the resumption of construction at 2WTC, lots of action downtown; also assuming 5WTC will get going at some point in the nearish future. — malcolm on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care about its tenants for years — NY Native on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice chunk of housing + affordable component. But would like to see some $$ extracted from the developer for 234 and Washington Market Park. 1k units is a lot of new people using already crowded infrastructure. — person on Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun

I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants can serve? 🤦 — Cd on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there was more of a diverse mix. There must be some way to regulate this. Perhaps it's something the Community Board can address? I understand that landlords are anxious to sign leases, but come on, let's be realistic. Just how many Italian restaurants do we need within the Tribeca footprint? Maybe give us another bagel shop instead. (Just joking.) — Paul on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

It’s much more than ‘nice’ to have green spaces in our 21st century urban environment! When a park is gone it’s forever. It is up to us and our electeds to expand recreational space as development density increases. — Skip Blumberg on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Hello all!!! I actually know the answer to this one 😊 The tiny terracotta heads were made by artist Renae Despointes, a lovely friend of the park. She shared with longtime gardener Julie Matsumoto that they were created for the children who wander through the garden to explore and discover little surprises. She simply wanted to make their world a bit more magical and interesting. And if anyone is feeling inspired to help care for the park and keep the magic going, we’re hosting our first community gardening day this Sunday, May 17 at 10:30am!!! all are welcome 🌿 — Morgan Gamblin (Friends of Tribeca Park Volunteer Coordinator) on Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?

I wonder what will take over the Il Giglio space. — martine on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

Ya, I had the same thought. I love a plate of pasta as much as the next guy but what's up with all these Italian restaurants? Seems crazy! — harryh on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

A Google Map search shows there are 23 Italian restaurants in Tribeca already... so makes total sense that this place will be an Italian restaurant, and the Carbone guys are supposedly taking over the Tribeca Grill space for an Italian restaurant, and Mr. Chows space will be taken over by an Italian restaurant as well. — D. on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner

THIS !!!!!!!! THANK YOU. P.S MR CHOW IS STAYING OPEN:) — Vanessa Chow on Mr Chow is indeed closing

It is in a landmark district as a contributing building but it is not (and will not become) an individual landmark. — Tribeca Citizen on Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million

that's too bad - was hoping for Paper Moon Giardino. :( — chris on New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner