You might want to check those numbers :-) — Robert on Checking in on Meadow Lane, now that the dust has settled

Hi Lisa -- I hope your friend is recuperating nicely. You're absolutely right about there being initial (and higher!) CP surcharges for Ubers and yellows in 2018. The smaller new surcharges have been tacked on to those. I want to be clear that (i) my per-minute taxi-and-Uber surcharges would be calibrated to be revenue-equivalent ("revenue-neutral") to the flat surcharges they would replace, and (ii) the surcharge "meter" would be on only when the vehicle (with passenger) are in the congestion zone. I hope this helps. My Streetsblog story spells this out. Best wishes to you and your friend. — Komanoff on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

Mr. Komanoff, Today my partner and I assisted an elderly family friend who was being discharged from the hospital (out of the CP zone) and took him home via taxi (in the CP zone). Unless I am misunderstanding, your proposal - additional per minute pricing - would have meant a much more expensive fare than the current CP surcharges? (I believe there was an initial CP surcharge in 2018? and then another when CP was actually implemented) — Lisa on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

In 1978 that building was for sale for $550k. — OG Tribeca resident since 1975 on 56 North Moore for sale — again

When is enough enough? Why do the landlords do this? This neighborhood is losing everything nice about it. And places are being replaced with expensive, overpriced establishments. Is there anything we as a community can do to stop this from happening? — Pure Barre Member on Pure Barre will close at the end of April

An eataly would be nice in the Heart of Tribeca. — Gerry Post on Big Gay Ice Cream has closed

Nala’s new location at 148 Church St is called “Nala’s Bagels & Ice Cream.” I haven’t checked out the ice cream yet but I’m looking forward to trying it. — SW on Big Gay Ice Cream has closed

First of all it is a condo not a rental building, and they aren’t asking for any tax breaks to build it. — Reademan on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

-- and does our Mayor know about that?? — George Bacon on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

A Tribeca institution. Wishing them another 20 years of success. I just wish Nobu and NND were still there. — Mrs. Chow on Two decades of Mr Chow — and still going

How did the manage to totally ax 'affordable units'? — George Bacon on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

I defer to your expertise on these matters, Mr. Komanoff! I read your piece on per-minute pricing when it was first published, and it seems sensible to me. — malcolm on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

Spring St market is an excellent bodega at Spring and Greenwich. It sustained us during the pandemic. — Marilyn Diamond on Big Gay Ice Cream has closed

@malcolm -- With respect for your acumen, I'll add that any congestion pricing tweaks probably must wait till after November (gov's re-election + congressional midterms). At that point, advocates will be pushing Hochul to nail down her promise to raise the toll to $12 in Jan. 2028. That could be an occasion for related reforms. What's your take on converting the Uber and taxi CP surcharges from flat fees to per-minute-in-the-zone pricing? Even making it revenue-neutral, this swap could add several percentage points to CP's boost in traffic speeds within the zone, by encouraging passengers to avoid peak-period and extra-long trips. Details here: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/03/04/a-fairer-and-better-way-for-taxi-passengers-to-pay-the-congestion-toll-komanoff-per-minute-charge. — Komanoff on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

As a Tribeca resident and small business owner, I’m glad to see thoughtful residential development being considered here. What makes Tribeca special isn’t just the architecture — it’s the street life created by small, independent businesses that serve the neighborhood every day. I hope the developers think about how the building can engage with and support the local business community, whether through active street retail or partnerships with neighborhood businesses. Residents benefit when buildings connect to the existing ecosystem rather than operate as closed private spaces. There are many small businesses nearby that would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the life of the building and the street. — Patrick Hall on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

Looks terrific. — Will on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

We definitely need to enforce traffic laws. As you note, blocking the box is a big one, and I would also add: license plate covers, illegal temporary tags, and placard abuse. Illegal parking (often by police or people in government) drives me absolutely nuts. We aren't living in a society when it's rules for thee, not for me. As for CP: I understand the need for simplicity just to get it going and to create facts on the ground. As an evolution, I favor variable pricing (e.g., for gridlock days, UNGA, holiday weekends) with the floor higher than the current $9. With a round-trip subway fare now $6, I think the marginal cost for a driver needs to be steeper than $3; it's of course cheaper to drive with two or more people paying fares. — malcolm on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

Glad to hear this. More needs to be done about traffic still, including simple enforcement of basic traffic laws (which shouldn't even need to be enforced, and should be simple common sense and courtesy as well, but here we are in street anarchy). Surely one of the major causes of congestion is "blocking the box" (blocking intersection on a red light), which is also awful and dangerous for pedestrians. Also will NYC ever enforce no-honking laws? I've actually heard politicians argue that people would miss the sound of car and truck horns, that it's part of the identity of NYC. That sounds like madness to me. I guess litter and public urination are also part of the "identity" of NYC so we should celebrate and appreciate those too. — Marcus on Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge

They forgot to show the perpetual for-rent signs in the street-level retail. — Noah on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

I'm late to the party but I've often wondered if the 443 owners know that the industrial-era wood beams that adorn their surroundings are likely faux? The building harvested all of the highly valued Southern Pine before building out the luxury condos. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/nyregion/salvaging-a-long-lasting-wood-and-new-york-citys-past.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.sBTF.bkiRa2-Jf5NH&smid=url-share — citypixie on Condo owners at 443 Greenwich have been suing developer for years

If the developer is granted any variances in exchange for improvements, the developer ought to be forced to put enough money in escrow with NYC to do the work. Once burned, twice shy. — James Bogardus on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

Love this. Hopefully it doesn't get scratched or modified due to red-tape. — Randy on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

Love this design and what a great building for residential conversion. Relatively small floorplates and western views over the ConEd substation should ensure lots of natural light. Hope it’s financially viable so we see more like this! — CG on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

This design continues Tribeca's masonry tradition that Mr. Harris mentioned. It is certainly an improvement over the bland yellowish brick of the original office structure. The varied window designs give the fenestration variety without appearing whimsical. And the setbacks (terraces?) and what appears to be a street-level arcade also add interest. I prefer this design (and usage) to the replacement office building floated some time ago. The new 250 Church Street/101 Franklin's renderings show a desirable solidness, with a maximum height similar to many of Tribeca's older buildings. I don't expect that the height would garner criticism, especially with unconventional neighboring buildings such as the fortress-like AT&T Long Lines, and the stacked-boxcar Jenga tower across the street. I hope that City Planning approves this design. — Gary on A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin

Having started my career at Citigroup in 1983 a friend convinced me to purchase a loft in 1985 there was very little development back then those were the days of endless nights at Montrachet wonderful times having met Mr Deniro & having invested in Tribeca Grill sadly closed In 1990 I left for CT to start a family now with the kids on their own & the ex going her own way its only fitting to return I am glad on held on to my loft all these years Looking forward to returning in the Spring & curious to see if some of old time resident s remain See You Soon & I wish everyone the Best Gerry Post. — Gerry Post on The Smith & Mills and Yves building has sold