Interesting that this mundane, commercial building was designed by James Renwick Jr.'s firm (the Renwick who designed St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grace Church, the Smithsonian Institute, and many others). So the renovated building may become another luxury residence, albeit one with something of a pedigree - but is it (or will it ever be) a landmark? — Gary on Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million

Person: Read your last comment and I don’t completely disagree but all the sites you mention have their own contention and issues. The whole affordable housing issue is a quagmire. The bottom line is we need investment in actual affordable housing in multiple unit dwellings. The park is a good thing. That’s a given. It’s also pretty irrelevant to the bigger issue that a neighborhood that supported low income and working class people for well over a century is now a playground for the wealthy and while I hate to say this the beloved park is as much a symptom of that as the unaffordable boutiques that line Elizabeth Street. I don’t think any candidate so far has articulated anything other than pablum and their focus on the park is a diversion. — John Gallagher on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

“Introducing ‘The Asbestos’, a new boutique luxury condominium offering for those with discerning taste, and a penchant for living on the carcinogenic edge” In all seriousness, wish them luck, and hope this turns into something useful, but not the easiest site to convert to permanent housing (I thought the prior office proposal made a bit more sense given history and location). — Reader on Reade on Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million

If you could provide info on how crowds will be controlled and how riverfront access will be managed. In the last Op Sail there was control of crowd size to the promenades in Battery Park City. Wondering how crowds will be managed in light of much of the waterfront in BPC being inaccessible due to construction, and with Wagner park being unable to hold the throngs of visitors sure to come. Ditto for Battery Park. — Carol on Getting ready for the 4th of July

Wondering if the slow vacating of the retail, and now an upper floor, is a sign that the building will be redeveloped to residential. — G on Nosy Neighbor: The end of an era

ESG is absolutely not *the* major affordable housing project downtown. It was like 100 units, which is basically nothing. That’s why the fight was so contentious. You’re eliminating an interesting and beloved park for an immaterial amount of housing that could be located anywhere. There are far bigger projects downtown that actually deserve resources and attention— 5 WTC, the NYCHA redevelopment in Chelsea, 388 Hudson, the Gansevoort Meatpacking site, all the office-to-resi conversions, etc.—where you don’t need to sacrifice a park to gain housing. — person on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

The reason housing is unaffordable is because city politicians who produce nothing have been stealing our money then hiking taxes, permitting costs, price of doing business etc… in order to cover their grift. de Blasio blatantly stole $1B via that ‘Thrive’ garbage. It’s so obvious at this point. No one cares about anyone else’s skin color, gender, orientation whatever. We don’t need diversity - we need unity of the people who care about NYC. We need smart competent people to get rid of this rot. — Sarah Oppenheimer on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

I have to say that while I see virtue in both sides of the Elizabeth Street issue in the end I’ll take actual affordable housing first. That whole neighborhood was affordable housing when I was a kid and it had actual grocery stores, laundromats and bakeries. Sure, it’s nice to have the garden but it’s almost like a neutron bomb went off forty years ago and all the working people got replaced by people willing to pay a fortune for the privilege of living in an apartment their great grandparents lived in when they fled Europe. So yeah, a kid who went to Horace Mann that cost a cop’s salary for tuition is probably a good guy but his idea of affordable probably needs some work. — John Gallagher on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

I lived here through the 80s-90s crack wars, 9/11, financial crisis layoffs, Sandy, COVID, and ever-spiraling costs of living, and nothing has ever made me want to leave the city before until cyclists came along. They are the most obnoxious entitled self-righteous transplants regularly running red lights and menacing pedestrians in crosswalks and even on sidewalks. I feel sorry for the driver. — Noah on Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision

I disagree with that characterization and originally wrote out a long response but honestly that's beside the point. I respect that people (like you) have differing views on this, I think you come by them honestly and I respect people asserting those views honestly. What I don't respect is someone running for office saying their #1 issue is more public housing for the district when they're opposing *the* major public housing project downtown. That's talking out of two sides of your mouth. — Chris on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Agreed — person on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

You can build housing without destroying a great green space. Not sure why that's so hard for people to understand in relation to Elizabeth Street Garden. — person on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Agree! Every word is nothing more than predictable virtue signaling. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Nothing he is saying offers a single real solution to a single problem. Prioritizing vague notions and non citizens over tax paying new Yorkers. What a moron. — Sarah Oppenheimer on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Wow yeah I'm glad you caught that. And especially disappointing when issue #1 for them is purportedly building more social housing; I guess building social housing for homeless seniors doesn't count. Just shows you how difficult this election is going to be when seemingly everyone is going to try to claim the "affordable housing" mantle even when they don't mean it. — Chris on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Saying Elizabeth Street Garden is your favorite park in the city is immediately disqualifying. NIMBY virtue signaling. No thanks. — James Boudan on The Candidates 2026: David Siffert for Assembly District 66

Drew Warshaw is a Tribecan! TC should check him out. Very smart platform. — person on Primary Day is June 23 and there’s a ton on the ballot

Hi! Depending on the size of the recitals, we have rentable space at W83 Ministry Center. Seating for up to 750. — Ann on Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway

Thank you very much, beautiful flowers and continued work on the park...please thank Erica Martini she must be tremendous! — Dwight & Simone Alexander on ShoutOut: The volunteers and neighbors who brought us tulips

With all the talk about "prediction markets" what are the odds for an FBI raid. — G on The Epstein files are on Reade Street

Aw - that's sad. — B on FedEx coming to Park Place and West Broadway

why did Artion Cafe last for less than 11 months? why are comments not posted unless moderated? why are all hyperlinks only mentioning the negative coverage, despite lovely writing as to the positive. if tribeca citizen doesn’t understand there is an actual story here, and they’re on the wrong side of it, that’s either corruption/collusion or willful ignorance. happy to chat/enlight at any time, having experienced the violation, strategic maneuvering & frankly cruel machinations first-hand. 293 Church St is a beautiful space that deserves so much better. so done with bullies trying to punish the small business owners in this day & age. shameful. — c on Sneak Peek: Artion Bakery and Cafe

Hi Elizabeth! As a current dog owner, out of necessity, I intentionally make it my business to see that my dog is respectfully of properties! So, I couldn’t agree with u more! I despise owners that thing their dogs should not follow the rules! There r times when I’m using sidewalks, etc., without my dog, and should I see an “Infraction” I attempt to remedy the situation kindly, but should I get attitude? Honey, watch out! I’m a native New Yorker and know many more words than they do! 😂 — Ron on Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?

As one of the petitioners that signed for a dog run, it is definitely needed more than another basketball court. 1600 signatures is nothing to sneeze at. SoHo has a very abundant dog community and we would like a safe public dog park to have our dogs play in. As part of the community that lives and pay taxes here we deserve to have a say in public spaces and their uses. — Natalie on Grand Canal basketball court should be back by end of summer

Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just the right amount of sauce. I wish them great success in Tribeca! — SW on Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s