Re: Proposed Jail, the city can't even guarantee the security of this area by re-opening Park Row to traffic. How can the city ensure security within the same vicinity of this proposed jail? They should first figure out how to "secure" Park Row before doing anything else. — Kacee on In the News: Tribeca Vacation Rental Had a Spycam

You do realize there has been a gargantuan jail there since the beginning of the 19th century, which today houses a thousand inmates, and that, in these past two centuries, has never allowed any to get out and run amok, don't you? — David G Imber on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

It's hard for me to imagine what would cause so much damage to those tiles. Temperature or structural stress are the usual candidates, but both seem unlikely. — David G Imber on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Looks quite nice, but that is one rather massive and bulky building... glass makes it appear lighter than it truly is. — Rohin on In the News: Big New Office Building on West Street

Something tells me that she doesn’t need a lot of help entrapping men... tongue in cheek obviously.. — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Did anyone see some work happening at the old Payard spot on Murray? I didn’t manage to get a picture but looked like they had papered the windows and were power washing the facade this afternoon. I miss them... — T on In the News: Big New Office Building on West Street

That new office building looks fantastic and make a lot more sense than the senior and other housing that was being proposed. Oxford knows what it is doing. Good for the neighborhood to bring more jobs. Keep it local, keep it cool downtown!!!! — Phylis on In the News: Big New Office Building on West Street

If I’m not mistake Gloveworx will have that entire space above the PATH elevators. That should be the only retail space that was built up there. I’m wondering where Market Lane is. Last time I was there it still wasn’t open despite Westfields website stating otherwise. I also hear Breads Bakery pulled out of its space at 4 WTC but that remains to be seen. — Anthony on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Now THAT was funny as — Makes you go "hmmmm".... on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

I thought it was funny. Surely someone would have taken offense at the word "sally port" also. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Shake it off, shake it off. — James on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Jeez Louise...We all enjoy this site and all the work Erik does...enough with the virtue signaling. — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Sure hope that you are more concerned about the new JAIL that will be placed in your backyard than Erik's comment. Shocking that the placement of a bunch of rapists and other criminals that will endanger our daughters, wives and girlfriends does not get the attention of the social justice warriors. But, the PC police comes out in force to MIS-interpret a very appropriate comment by Erik. Let's hope to see you at the anti-jail protests so that we can focus on what matters for women's safety in the area. Just saying... — Patty on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

To totally insensitive. Up there with the Plascos. Can't believe the neighborhood is devolving into a purveyor of hate and roughness. Hugs people...we need hugs. — Stuart on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

That’s not even close to the worst kind of clickbait, and as you noted, “mantrap” is an entirety accurate word for the situation. Are there other phrases that would also work? Sure. I chose the one I thought was funny. Judging from “Blank Space,” Swift has enough of a sense of humor about her reputation that I doubt she’ll be much offended. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

I agree completely with Elizabeth. This was a very pointed and sexist comment aimed at Taylor. With all going on socially, you should really think before writing things like this. — Shannon Smith on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

The linked DOB AI-1 notes that this alteration plan needed approval from the DOB Manhattan Borough Commissioner, who granted it "for security concerns." — James on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

I understand that the expression “mantrap” may be used in construction. I run a company that has some of these at our residences, and we have always called them, “sally ports.” Regardless, I think your headline with regard to Taylor Swift and her safety precautions was the worst kind of click bait, and was unnecessarily sexist and inflammatory. — Elizabeth on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Act here to push for landmark status of the 80 Centre Street (= Lefkowitz) Building: http://hdc.org/featured/historic-districts-council-rfe-for-80-centre-street-to-lpc http://www.gothamgazette.com/opinion/7965-show-the-lefkowitz-some-love Write the mayor, and write to Landmarks, if you wish to voice your support of preserving this building. — Marcus on The Worth Street Mess

"how the changes could impact pedestrians" Surely the hope is that they won't impact pedestrians! — Marcus on In the News: Issey Miyake’s Proposed Signage

On another note: good to see ol' Johnny Rotten in the NYT. I often listen to "Never mind the bullocks here's the sex pistols" while walking my pup just to keep that spring in my step! It was a blast 40 years ago and is a blast today. It was sheer youth and anger battered together into the perfect mash of punk. Nothing like it but from which many other bands born. — TG on In the News: Tribeca Nanny Fired Because of Race

If a restaurant wants to start serving alcohol for the first time, it needs a new liquor license (not a change of operation). And happy hour isn't something the SLA concerns itself with. But it is possible that the Chipotles around here (save 281 Broadway) sold beer but not margaritas, and so they'd need to upgrade from a beer/wine license to a full liquor license. It sure would be nice if the agendas had a bit more info along these lines.... — Erik Torkells on The Worth Street Mess

I heard the finish date for the Worth Street project is 2021.... — AJ on The Worth Street Mess

Do the neighborhood Chipotle outposts involved sell beer, margaritas, and have a daily happy hour? I don't know, but some in the City sell beer, margaritas, and there was a happy hour trial run last summer. If not, maybe that's the change. — Eric on The Worth Street Mess

If you oppose the jail at 80 Centre Street, please note the following listing above: 10/11 Landmarks & Preservation Committee – 6:00 PM Location: Community Board 1 – Conference Room, 1 Centre Street, Room 2202A-North 3) 80 Centre Street, application for landmark status – Resolution — James Bogardus on The Worth Street Mess