Good question. I know my building -- converted in 1978 -- was empty after its former life as a jobs office in the '60s. So I would guess it was the fiscal crisis of 1975 that drove businesses out. — Tribeca Citizen on The architect whose conversions sparked the loft movement

I’m crushed. Just moved back to the neighborhood and was looking forward to this being a go to spot. All the best. — Priya on Khe-Yo has closed permanently

Fascinating. Thank you for this. What was the impetus in the 70s for such commercial-to-residential conversions? Was there a glut of office space and shortage of residential space at that time (as there apparently is now)? — Marcus on The architect whose conversions sparked the loft movement

Thanks. I couldn't tell that from the deed, but knew something was off! — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church has sold

The $1.4B was for a portfolio of properties including this building, not this building alone. — person on Nosy Neighbor Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church has sold

At least you could see fireworks, we were in the city and could only see a quarter of a firework. All of us were highly disappointed!!! NYPD closed the roads with the best views so no one could be close to even see the fireworks. It was the worst July 4th celebration I've ever been to. — Aranda on Where to watch the July 4th fireworks

I have tried several times on this one. Citi is just a tenant and they told me they (both the branch and corporate) do not know. I have tried folks I know who live in the condo, but they do not control the space. I have tried the building's manager. There is nothing on the DOB website for work, and I have tried the DOB. No one has an answer! — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Who do we call to get the wooden structures on the street removed?

Absolutely was disappointed with the Macy’s 4th of July show. Too much focus on singers. I wanted to see the fireworks. After all, that is what should have been the main focus. Instead I mostly saw performers on stage and poor camera coverage of fireworks. So sad!! — Ricardo Corrales on Where to watch the July 4th fireworks

Your last name is delicious. — Meredith Baconeater on Catching Up with New Kids: Nofar Method

Jersey City Festival and Fireworks details here https://freedomandfireworks.com — JPL on Where to watch the July 4th fireworks

As an alternative, we always watch the Jersey City fireworks from the area in front of PJ Clarkes. It’s a good show and not too crowded! — Lissa Hussian on Where to watch the July 4th fireworks

My dog and I will miss the alfresco dining. And that seafood Cobb salad — Laura on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Spartina! — Robert Ripps on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

this is great news!! — Tribeca on Olive’s coming to Greenwich and Hubert

I loved Hows Bayou! What about RiverRun! — Native on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Amazing news!! Welcome to the neighborhood! — CS on Olive’s coming to Greenwich and Hubert

Riverrun! Though it will have to cover the windows to give it the same vibe. Dreaming of the potato crusted salmon....followed by the mud pie. — N on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Viet-Cafe and now Sarabeth's, and the Cafe Chanson -- that's a lot of emptiness on lovely Greenwich. Well, soon, we will have the 900-foot tower. — Mty on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Maybe How’s Bayou will come back — Charlie L on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

I do not... — Tribeca Citizen on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Do you know if the NEW location for Sarabeth’s would be the Corner of West Broadway & Houston (the OLD Dos Caminos) space? — A on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Interesting. I heard El Teddy's was bidding on the lease and was going to replace the metal awning with the Statue of Liberty crown. — Resident on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

Very happy to welcome all the Deli's! Great 24 hour places. Be safe after hours. Happy to see the clean up of the illegal POT shops!!! — Native on The Great Tribeca Deli Resurgence

That would be awesome!! — Reademan on Sarabeth’s will close tonight

I hear Busters Garage will use the opportunity to return to Tribeca and take over the space! — Harrison on Sarabeth’s will close tonight