@Ben You ask whether the public is prepared to pay higher costs to compensate merchants for the expense of rearranging their delivery schedules to accommodate a more pedestrian (and bike) friendly cityscape and my response is -- "yes, they will until they won't." By that I mean, every business regulation imposes costs and those costs are borne (ultimately) by the business' customers, but customers will stop patronizing a particular business as soon as the cost begins to outweigh the utility of the product or service on offer. So, as my initial comment stated, those businesses that adapt and innovate to changing conditions (like nighttime deliveries) while minimizing costs borne by their customers will likely do very well while their competitors who don't manage the extra cost efficiently won't (and, yes, may eventually even go out of business.) But rock bottom prices can't be the end-all-be-all goal. If that were the case then we'd still have child labor, unsafe and unhealthy working conditions and total disregard for business' impact on the environment. As with all things, what we need is a healthy, sustainable balance between the private interests of business owners to make a profit and the public interest in walkable, rideable, livable streets and communities. Personally, I don't think it's an all-or-nothing equation. — Paul on Protected bike lanes coming to Varick and Church this month

My life is complete. I made Sonia work for it. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

One must keep calling 311 and registering complaints until it looks bad on the 1st Precinct stats. Otherwise they will do nothing. For example, here is the 311 report online: "The Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises." SR Number 311-06277957 Updated On 5/16/2021 2:22 AM Date Reported 5/16/2021 1:55 AM Date Closed 5/16/2021 2:22 AM Problem Noise - Residential Problem Detail Loud Music/Party Additional Details SR Address 111 READE STREET, MANHATTAN (NEW YORK), NY, 10013 Time to Next Update — James on Reade Street Pub has closed

Pam, this wasn't an easy one to find! And it took me a while I have to say but then I got lucky! It can be found on the pedestrian crosswalk in front of 275 Greenwich Street in front of Chipotle and Bank of America. It can easily be missed... regards, Sonia — SONIA STOCK on Where in Tribeca?

Does anyone have any information about the late-night parties that have been taking place on the roof deck at 111 Reade Street? The one on May 15 went until 4 a.m. the next day and was accompanied by very loud music. It looks as if they advertise the parties on line and then impose a cover charge and sell alcohol inside. I’m doubtful that the large number of people in attendance complies with fire code requirements, and the garbage that they leave on the sidewalk is an eyesore. I complained to some passing police officers when I was walking my dog at about 1:30 a.m., and they said that they would look into it, which wouldn’t have taken much effort since they were only about a half block away. They took off up Hudson never to be seen again. These parties are illegal in a number of respects, and the community should take steps to shut them down. — Bruce Hood on Reade Street Pub has closed

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@Paul We live in this NYC reality & NOT utopia. Is public (and you) prepared to pay addt'l costs when passed-along to customers? Perhaps you prefer that businesses unable to meet the higher cost just close? Look around Tribeca: see many empty storefronts, see how many businesses are closed to never to return., say 'hello' to the real world. Maybe you can afford to pay more for your quality of life issues, but many are not in that position. Bikes do not drive the economy; they enhance your (& others) quality of life. Many more people want to sleep through the night than ride bikes. Yes a generalization like yours, but more in line with reality (& easier to defend). Or do you expect that somehow that cost of night time deliveries will not be passed on and that's just 'cost of doing business.' You' can advocate for such, but economic reality has a seat at the table and plays a strong hand. To say nothing of those residents who prefer sleeping through the night to waking up to 3:00 AM delivery trucks unloading. Of course if you live far enough up in a high rise than this is not a consideration. You can certainly speak of your own quality of life but claiming that it applies '"o the neighborhood inhabitants who largely make up their customer base" is generalization far from reality. How about those who commute and only work here.. Maybe you'd like to supply some statistics when making such a broad claim? Time to go back to sleep for me: it's Sunday morning and no deliveries to wake me up. — Ben on Protected bike lanes coming to Varick and Church this month

Good luck Brian & Fam! We moved out of NY 5 years ago but RSP was a staple of my decade in NY. What a place. You selling anything from the inside? — Ted Blake on Reade Street Pub has closed

As now a former bartender, I’m devastated. The employees are all in disbelief. This was our second home. We will miss this place dearly and wish Brian and family all the best. — Matthew on Reade Street Pub has closed

That’s too bad. I walked by early evening last night and knew something extra festive was going on. — j. on Reade Street Pub has closed

This is devastating — Sarah on Reade Street Pub has closed

Yes, they sold the building. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

It's not landmarked, so a buyer could expand it or rip it down for a new building. — james on Reade Street Pub has closed

They closed on the sale today and Brian had the place just about emptied out this afternoon. Rumor is that they intend to tear it down and build on the site, but maybe not immediately. It is outside the historic district and zoning would allow contextual heights. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

Now this is true Tribeca!! Great bar great times there! Wishing him all the best! Hopefully whoever bought it will open something for the community also! I don't think they can do anything to the building. — NATIVE on Reade Street Pub has closed

At the link below, this building listing is flagged "in contract," with an asking price of $6.75M. (Real estate tax expense is quoted from June 2019.) The sales brochure includes sketches (i) to expand the building to 7 stories, or (ii) to rip down and build a new 7-story building. https://newyorkmultifamily.com/properties/13615-Mixed-Use-135-Reade-Street-Manhattan-New-York-United-States-USD6-750-000/ — James on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

I'm not certain of the details. Just heard from a few friends that it was their last night and stopped by for one last hurrah. Talked to a couple of the old bartenders and they didn't seem to know too much either. — JB on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

JB, Did they sell the building along with the business? — G on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

Retail listing, but undated: https://www.meridiancapital.com/retail-leasings/135-reade-street/ Monthly Rent $22,500 Ground Floor 1,850 Square Feet Basement 1,850 Square Feet — james on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

https://tribecacitizen.com/2017/10/23/the-reade-street-pub-building-is-on-the-market/ It took only 3.5 years and a pandemic... — James on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

Also, Reade Street Pub was sold and it's final night was last night (5/13). — JB on Seen & Heard: Breakfast on the fire escape

@Ben Yes, merchants should be tasked with figuring out how to make overnight deliveries work, and those that do it well, i.e. manage to hold down costs without sacrificing (or perhaps even enhancing) the customer experience, will be richly rewarded with more customers and greater profits. Why, the world may even beat a path to their door! But workers are constantly being asked to adapt to new market conditions, e.g. lower wages, less benefits, new skill requirements, technological innovation, industry obsolescence, etc., so why shouldn't businesses have to innovate when new conditions arise? Particularly when the changes would greatly increase the quality of life of the neighborhood inhabitants who largely make up their customer base? — Paul on Protected bike lanes coming to Varick and Church this month

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