Oh no I’ve been dreading this day… what is happening to this neighborhood. — J on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Oh no! I just got fabulous books there for my son in law who loves wine ( Corks for Dorks) and some classic children’s books for a baby shower both of which I wouldn’t have found without the help of their super staff. Are we to lose every local amenity we have down here? Must we buy everything on line? I refuse!! — Jean Grillo on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

The explanation is quite simple. Having been one of the very few buildings to successfully survive the Loft Board system and get a C of O, I can tell you first hand that the Loft Board's sole and primary purpose is to prevent any and all progress on any IMD. This allows the tenants in place to continue to pay the same rents they were paying in the 1970's, which is the only political consideration. I don't know the details of this case, but I'll bet the Loft Board has simply rubber stamped every single objection the tenants have put up over the past 40 years, while putting the landlord through an onerous and costly paperwork hell. — R Berger on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

I’m not sure that there’s anything to protest… Barnes & Noble is a for-profit company. If they have decided not to renew their lease, there is little anyone can do about it. I love the store - it’s my go-to for birthday presents as well as books - and always appreciated a warm, friendly place to take my children on a cold day when they were small. I also appreciate that being a gathering place for people with small children to pass a few hours doesn’t necessarily translate into profits. — B&N Shopper on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Wow, closet racist. It is not the immigrants but rather capitalism on steroids originating from a few blocks down. — Desbrosses on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

I know at least one apartment is still occupied, as I know the tenant. They offered many different incentives to buy her out, but she chose to stay. — Jen on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

I read his comment or earlier post and replied before now reading this post. I am too confused in the rabbit hole tonight so…I just wish very best for cafe clementine. — j. on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

Support you and the re opening of Cafe Clementine. — j. on This is getting depressing.

1.) The Loft Law tied work on the commercial premises to making progress on legalizing the residential lofts for a good reason. It was thought to be a way to motivate landlords to legalize the residential lofts. There was a lot more income to be had from renting stores than from rents paid by interim multiple dwelling ("IMD", or not-yet-legalized) loft tenants who were going to end up as rent-stabilized tenants at the end of the costly process. So if landlords wanted the privilege of commercial rental income they would have to show they were fulfilling the responsibility of legalizing the lofts. 2.) From the Loft Board on the Narrative Statement (more than just bureaucracy): "The Loft Board’s rules establish an Occupant Review of Plans Process, commonly known as the Narrative Statement Process. The process provides IMD tenants an opportunity to review and comment on the owner’s construction plans for converting the building to legal residential use. The Loft Board has concluded that this process, which involves the tenants in the details of legalization, is necessary because the process of legalization generally involves substantial construction work and may necessitate basic changes to individual units." 3.) The building owner obtained a Loft Board Letter of No Objection to file with his DOB facade work application in September 2019, but it applied to the facade work only. The Loft Board requirements should not have been a surprise. 4.) It seems Cafe Clementine did not do their due diligence before they signed the lease to see about the status of the Certificate of Occupancy and whether they would be able to alter and use the premises. 5.) What is not clear is whether any Loft Law tenants remain in the apartments. Did they leave? Were their rights bought out by the prior owner? Were the apartments renovated without DOB permits and are now rented out as market-rate apartments? Various DOB Tenant Protection Plan filings do indicate that there are 4 occupied apartments. 6.) This would not be the first Tribeca building that is renting apartments to market-rate tenants with no Certificate of Occupancy, having never made progress out of the Loft Board jurisdiction. Some just keep renewing DOB permits every year to post on the door, but nobody does any work and no one complains because the Loft Law tenants are long gone. — James on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

There is no such thing as a neighborhood anymore. It's only about greedy developers who want to build what this city doesn't need any more of - residential monstrosities. These greedy cretins probably don't even live in any part of the city and came from other countries where they couldn't destroy their own neighborhoods. Where is the city council and other do nothing political hacks protesting this? Leave B&N alone! — Sherri Rosen on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

Actually I walked by Beach St today and there were workers clearing out the space. I wasn't able to stop and get details today, but will see if they are still there tomorrow. — Remington on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

There's also the Beach Street Eatery space around the corner. Sounds like the landlord either really dropped the ball with the permitting process or tried to pull a fast one and got caught here. Either way, it's a very unfortunate turn of events for Cafe Clementine. — person on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

I'm so sorry to hear that Cafe Clementine is in such limbo! I've been looking forward to having them back in the neighborhood since you shared they would return. Could Cafe Clementine be released from this "lease" that isn't happening and perhaps look into other spaces? The former 'wichcraft space at Greenwich and Beach is still available according to the signage... Hoping the best for them!!! — EM on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

Not a fan either....even more garbage on the street. — P. on P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to Chambers

very sad to hear this. This neighborhood use to be such a great neighborhood for raising kids. I took my two there all the time. Raised them down here. It doesn't feel the same anymore. — NATIVE on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

No surprise with the owner of the building. That building will lay there as is. Promises not kept. Very sad — NATIVE on The saga behind 325 Greenwich

Vivian my heart goes out to you I and your loss of Scott. We who knew him in the dog walking world. As a friend and colleague know He was the best human I have ever known. His warm personality to dogs and people alike. I remember the first time I met him 10 years ago. He was always helpful and light-hearted. Scott please know you are loved and respected and never replaced. Will always be In my heart Vivian, I never received the notification of the Memorial. If you need anything please let me know. I will be there for you. — Jeannie Neidich, Flower on Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69

Not a fan of another chain restaurant adding to the scene. Oh well. — j. on P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to Chambers

This is so upsetting. We can’t let it close. — j. on Barnes & Noble space is up for grabs

I took my family here once. It was literally the Spa Castle of Pseudo-Japanese theme restaurants. — Tom M on Ninja has closed after 15 years

Great point, Michael. The Howard Hughes Corp. has a long road ahead, and I can't imagine it will be a successful one. Elected officials have rescinded their support and the community is ready to continue opposing this development. — M on In the News: Lawsuit against 250 Water fails

we already have one on Chambers. Very depressing. — NATIVE on Urgent care facility coming to Acappella space

Inquiring comprehensive statements — David Haliburton on Citibank has opened its new HQ branch

Sorry, Robert had it right: it's on Warren... — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Photo is of bldg at 335 Greenwich st nyc Tribeca, kind of art deco detail — Denise Equinda on Where in Tribeca?