I would think somewhere South closer to Chambers Street too where all the subways empty to WTC and WFC but I guess Citi could keep them in business in that space. — TribecaMom on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Of course market forces drive the evolution of a neighborhood, but that doesn't mean there's nothing that might be done. If the landlord's info were made public, there might be communication from the community. He has the right to make his money, but that doesn't mean that as a property owner he can't be discriminate in who comes in. And that said, I bet there will be lines at this - for now hypothetical - Starbucks. Rarely do we see Starbucks close. Does anyone have info on the landlord? — RFD on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Why doesn't Starbucks take the Macaron spot? Closer to BMCC and Stuyvesant, and obviously Macaron is on a death-watch. No more than 5 people in there at a time, ever... — Emily on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

McCarthyism, Salem witch hunts....take your pick. Er....analogy. At least you redeemed (revealed) yourself with the statement: There's no such thing as market forces. The good news is that soon you'll be able to fly to Cuba directly. — Marc on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Marc obviously has no idea what McCarthyism actually involved. Nor much of an ear for irony either. Nonetheless: one man's "market forces" is another man's greed. There's no such thing as "market forces": you might as well believe in voodoo. — hst on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

These comments are indeed hilarious and slightly out of touch. I love the nostalgia and reminiscences of how things used to be....but alas there is no turning back. Does anyone believe in market forces anymore. Should Starbucks open in this location, and as everyone of here predicts there is no "need" for another such establishment....then it will remain empty and unsuccessful and without neighborhood support it will shrivel up and die. But if it opens and there are lines out the door, then perhaps the complainers are in the minority. We shall see. But the most troubling comment was that this landlord should be outed for his greed, Modern day McCarthy-ism! As Smithers asked: What was the landlord's offense again? When a lease expires, a landlord will usually ask a realtor to come in evaluate the space and suggest a rent. Are folks suggesting that a landlord should ignore economic factors and supply and demand and just lease out his space below market to a charming mom and pop shop to maintain the fabric of the community. Get real. — Marc on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

No, the end for the "old" Tribeca was back when RiverRun closed... — John on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

The end of "TriBeCa" as we baby boomers knew it. — Karen on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

At least Union Bar & Kitchen down the block from Pao is around to help feed hungry local residents! I was there last night and the food keeps getting better and better. — Aroon Balani on Pão Has Closed

Here's an idea- if it, or anywhere else on Greenwich becomes a Starbucks- and nobody patronizes it, eventually it will close. Then an artisanal fusion pet food take out establishment can safely open. — Robert Ripps on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

i'm going to come out of the closet as someone whose life would not be over if this space turned into a Starbucks. given all of the calamities happening in the city these days perhaps we could focus our energy on 'shaming' those who have truly wronged our neighbors? — Brian on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Now if I called Independence Plaza home, Starbucks would be a great add. I can get to meet fancy bankers who live on the other side of the divide! Pinky — Pinky Joonam on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

If you want to share the photos you mentioned, I know we'd all love to see them! — Erik Torkells on A Tribeca Pioneer’s Tale

I think you may have known my friend Lillian Concordia, who lived in that double building in the early 1970's. I moved downtown on February 1, 1976, when I was 26, to the sixth floor of One Hudson Street, the eastern half of which was occupied by the Jos. Schaffner Printing company. All that was in the space was the former tenant's badly hand-crafted bed, some dead, full-size trees in pots, and desiccated tubes of paint. On the first morning there, I woke up and was terrified to see what I thought was a wolf staring at me through the windows. It was Norman Kantor's dog, Woofer, who prowled the rooftops of the buildings next door. I have photos from that time, looking west on Chambers at the empty beach, before Battery Park City existed. Countless great memories, indeed. — Jane on A Tribeca Pioneer’s Tale

Great photos! I'm not sure how Shadow-Man on Scaffolding is even possible. Bravo. — Wesley on Shadowland (Vol. 6)

there are 212 starbucks in manhattan. all you need is 1.5 incident per year per starbucks to get to 365 incidents in 365 days. — Bobby on In the News: Big Broadway Clock to Be Made Electric

More premium coffee.... Just what this neighborhood needs. Maybe they will split the space with a nail salon? ;) — Rohin on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Won't happen. Isn't it a bit too large for a Starbucks? Also, why wouldn't they take the old Peace and Love spot? — D on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Yes, great idea. — Archie on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

hst is right. But how do we properly publicly shame someone these days? And what was the landlord's offense again? Anyways, my pitchfork tips are being sharpened and my torches are being kerosened! Live free of Starbucks or cry!! Dump the coffee grounds in the Hudson! Capitalism is for pussies! — Jim Smithers on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

HILARIOUS COMMENTS from everyone!!! — OR on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

This seems like an opportune moment to remind everyone that it's only a rumor that Starbucks is possibly interested in the space. — Erik Torkells on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Ultimately it's the greed of the landlord that's responsible for the transformation of the Harrison into Starbucks. Who is the landlord? He/she should be outed and publicly shamed. — hst on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

This may be worse news than the Harrison closing. — Jonathan on You’ll Never Guess Who’s Sniffing Around the Harrison Space

Very sorry to hear that. We had many wondersful meals there. Their rabbit was the best in the city. All the best to the wonderful PAO staff. You will be missed. — Brent on Pão Has Closed