Sara grounds been commercial retail (use group 6) since property was built. If you want to see something cool click link below to see property in 1940, even then had restaurant occupying half the ground level including the corner: https://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/NYCMA~5~5~207227~559428:325-327-Greenwich-Street?sort=borough%2Cblock%2Clot%2Czip_code&qvq=q:Block%3D143%20and%20lot%3D16;sort:borough%2Cblock%2Clot%2Czip_code;lc:NYCMA~5~5&mi=0&trs=1 Josh — Josh Greenberg on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

I love this story. My daughter is 11 and helps me by making dinner. I'm going to have to bring her over and buy her her own knife one day soon. — Bettina on Spotlight: Korin

I know. So very sad. And, yes to no more of what you mentioned. — j. on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Man, that's too bad. Where are we going to go for our last-minute birthday gifts? This was also a great rainy day after school hangout spot. What a loss. What should go in there? If it has to be a big box, how about a craft store like Michael's, or a mini-Loew's or Home Depot? Kids clothing maybe? Please no more gyms, banks, Duane Reades or membership clubs. — Kathleen Amshoff on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Looks aesthetically beautiful. — j. on Design gallery coming to the former Matsugen space on Church

The first rule of commercial tenancy in NYC is to check the zoning and CO for feasability. — Sara on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

I’m still upset that Dudley’s Paw closed. Any intel on why? — Jenn on Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich

Such a special and beautiful story. A real treasure. — j. on Spotlight: Korin

McNally is not as nice as BNTribeca — Siz on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Hear hear, to that. — Will S on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

Ben, I totally agree. — SW on P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to Chambers

I'll second or third the shout out for McNally Jackson. — Janet on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Sorry to be negative. Of course it is very good a vacant storefront is being filled. Ideally I would like it filled with something else but oh well is all. — j. on P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to Chambers

Curious on their plant based option. Hope they do well with the real estate hoopla. — j. on Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich

I love McNally Jackson. Be ideal if we had one immediately in neighborhood. — j. on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

A beautiful story, about a beautiful person, who you end and operates a beautiful store. I have bought many items from Korin over the years from special knives to the small replacement blade for the Benriner Japanese mandolin. Thanks for another uplifting read (pB) — TheBlackSquirrel on Spotlight: Korin

Just wanted to chime in. James - thanks as always for educating us. Josh - I know you and the Rudd group to be straight shooters and experienced landlords. I wish you the best of luck and glad you are making progress. Neighbors - we all have to tell our mayor and city council rep (and Chin seems to have listened and has usually been responsive) that our city's economic revival is key to achieving many of our common goals. City processes need to be fair and streamlined in order for small family businesses to have a chance to thrive - if they are not, then only large corporations will have the money and time to deal with the red tape and be here, and we will no longer have small family businesses that are more tied into and support our communities. — Demetri on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

Wouldn't this tenant have the same issue as Cafe Clementine or did the landlord's meeting with DOB go that well...? — person on Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich

For years Korin has been my go-to for housewarming and birthday gifts for people who love beautiful housewares. They are always gracious and happy to help even though my purchases are generally on the small size. I'm so happy to hear the story behind this wonderful store. — N on Spotlight: Korin

The Loft Legalization process is certainly a challenge, and I wish you well. Entering rent stabilization is a fairer regime for all. Despite the percentage increase in rent, it is still not exactly a financial windfall for the landlord. The code compliance reimbursement is a temporary increase, to be paid back many years after the money was already spent, without regard to inflation or time value of money. From the available documentation of this building, the prior owner took little to no action since the early 1990s to move legalization along. Loft Board penalties and fines were not a motivator. The evidence that he was obstructed by the residential tenants seems sparse. Stores were apparently renovated and rented without permits. I do not know whether I would have come in as a new owner and started work on DOB-filed facade repairs without simultaneously pushing forward on the apartment legalization process, by filing an Alteration Type 1 application to change the C of O and legalize the apartments even without a complete narrative statement. (Then again, I do not know if tenants were complaining about leaks or other habitability issues related to the facade.) Hopefully the narrative statement and any access issues are resolved soon, so you can get done the legalization you seem committed to see through. — James on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

James, I am not hiding behind a computer. I was unaware that you are the new owner. No need to make remarks. Best of luck I am sure it will all work out. — NATIVE on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

This has been a self-fulfilled prophecy for a long time now. Barnes & Noble has been making their stores much less interesting and welcoming for years, so, to no one's surprise, people stopped coming. As much as I mourn this loss, it's a wonder it survived this long. — jmm on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

James I was unaware of that. I am also so happy to hear about your moving forward. Can't wait for all to be resolved for you. Best of luck! — NATIVE on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

McNally Jackson is at the Seaport. — Manhattanmommie on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

NYC is coming out of pandemic (or so we all hope), there are many vacant storefronts and all j. and P. can say are negative comments. Tribeca needs to return to an active business scene: vacant storefronts need to be occupied as they once were. You don't have to eat there if you're not a fan. However, it's ludicrous to complain about more garbage on the street before you've seen it. You live in NYC. — Ben on P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to Chambers