Very beautiful paintings — John on The Paintings of Pete Sinjin

Marcus, unfortunately, the Sanitation Department is supposed to respond to complaints about those locksmith stickers. They certainly are not pro-active. They might respond to a 311 complaint, because in 2003, the city passed a law allowing the beneficiary of such stickers on private property (storefronts and buildings' front doors) to be held liable via fines. — Rick D on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

One reason the city doesn't stop the ubiquitous "moving" and "handyman" posters is the scammy companies behind them are not in the U.S. The numbers listed are switchboards that pay a commission for the referral. The man behind the moving posters is a millionaire fugitive (for other crimes) who lives in a country that will not extradite him. — OK on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

The court has been a source of controversy for many years. I moved to Tribeca in 1994. During my time there the court was named in honor of a local resident and tennis pro John Jones. However after 9/11 when more affluent aka privileged individuals moved to the neighborhood they questioned why a black man had his name plaque there. The city had honored Mr Jones a former municipal employee with the name plate because of his dedication to the youth of the neighborhood providing tennis lessons for free. It used to be a nice neighborhood where everyone got along. Now, more money more problems! — Zach Minor on Tennis court times for sale on Craigslist

Question. Why are the barriers still being put up on duane and hudson? Is this sanctioned by the city? While I'm no fan of the sidewalk markings, I'm a lot more ticked off about the number of private for profit businesses still using street space for seating. — SJ on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

Does anybody have any updates on this site? There were inspectors here that said 59 Franklin is now going to be demolished. Does the site have a new owner/developer? Are they now going to build something bigger with the added properties? It is very sad that the same people who are responsible for cracking the adjacent building and driving out the tenants now stand to profit from grabbing their space. — shampab on Construction Update: 65 Franklin / 360 Broadway

Yup, I appreciate it! I spent a lot of time going to community board meetings trying to advocate for a more neighborhood friendly version of the Bike Tour, as you know. I'm glad it's been holding (though I was away this time so don't know what it sounded like this time). — s on Seen & Heard: Farm.One is back — but in Brooklyn

No, the courts are not FCFS. There is a signup sheet at the park house. — Tribeca Citizen on Tennis court times for sale on Craigslist

Persian Poet is the WORST. — Tribeca Citizen on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

I've never gotten the blotter from the 1st. I always go through DCPI. But I can ask! — Tribeca Citizen on The Year in Crime

While we are thankful for any reduction in crime year-to-year, we shouldn't make the mistake of being "satisfied" when abnormally high rates are simply down from a year when they exploded, and nonetheless still high. Not needing to go back to the Giuliani onslaught to show reduced crime rates, let's simply go back to 2019: pre Cuomo/DeBlasio/Bragg no-bail, shoplifters delight environment. Can we have a 2022 vs 2019 comparison? Related to that, a year or so ago I understand the Captain of the 1st Precinct decided he no longer would issue "Police Blotter" statistics. You know, serious crimes, with descriptions: shop lifting at Target, muggings at local subway stops, certain streets and areas with an uptick of larceny and assaults, etc. Doesn't democracy die in the darkness? If this is a fact, why would the NYPD administration not want the citizenry it's sworn to protect not have the information needed to protect itself? Perhaps that lack of knowledge prevents prying eyes from asking why crime is at a certain level and not declining? Might the Tribeca Citizen get some answers from the 1st???? — J. on The Year in Crime

I hate to be such a cynic but my gripe is with the self-serving "inspiring" lame platitudes permanently scribbled onto the sidewalk under the pretense of being uplifting street art. So narcissistic to write three generic lines of nothingness and then slap your Instagram tag in huge letters on the bottom (I'm looking at you @PersianPoet). The above type of activity jaded me to be initially skeptical of the Good Spot/Bad Spots that popped up the other month, but found myself really enjoying it once I realized that I was in fact altering my walking route based on these circles. It was all good fun and the chalk quickly faded/washed away. — JB on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

That Restaurant app should be stopped - refuse to use it - And the restaurants themselves should be made aware of this situation and should check those reservations and cancel them. It does not benefit them in the slightest to be anywhere complicit in such schemes. Re: Tennis - There are a few people who seem to be parked at the tennis courts.. But it's a first come / first serve basis - so the only way that the time can be reserved is for someone to show up and sit there for you in advance... I guess $25 is for their time... — Rohin on Tennis court times for sale on Craigslist

I feel the same way about omnipresent stickers and flyers everywhere, from the annoying locksmith stickers that leave a sticky glue mess on our building doors, to every other kind of promotion and self-promotion, on every available mailbox, streetpole, wall, etc.. Should be easy for the city to track down the sources and issue fines. — Marcus on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

I hate this sidewalk vandalism/advertising (vandaltising?). We have far too much advertising everywhere already. What can be done about it? Another pet peeve with sidewalks: gum. Leaves ugly stains for years. Please dispose of gum in trash cans. — Marcus on Other private uses of public space that make neighbors nuts

Well, neither my map nor yours is official or from the USPS. As far as I can tell, you can only search by address on the USPS site. So I was using mine as an approximation. — Tribeca Citizen on In the News: 10013 is the city’s wealthiest zip

Right!! — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

West Broadway between Leonard and Worth! — Bill on Where in Tribeca?

Why is this map different from the 10013 zip code map https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/10013/ — Linda Rowe on In the News: 10013 is the city’s wealthiest zip

This is absolutely horrible, and the Parks Department has to step up to this "brutal task". It is also a statement about the world we are living in that people will pay for this "service". When I was recently trying to get a reservation for dinner for my son's graduation, I was turned away from several high profile restaurants within moments of when they first became available (I was On it). Turns out there is an app which charges $250 and up for coveted reservations. — Elizabeth on Tennis court times for sale on Craigslist

I agree, this shed is an eyesore and I haven’t seen it being used in over a year. We’ve also noticed a huge issues with rats there. They need to take it down! — J. on West Broadway dining sheds make way for bike path

Yes, 1st Precinct. I will clarify in the post. And yes, they didn't want to call cops or have to deal with reporting it. — Tribeca Citizen on The Year in Crime

Bravo JCW You are correct about Staple Street for the first one. How about the 2nd photo of just the arm? regards, Sonia Stock — SONIA STOCK on Where in Tribeca?

Ahh 1993. Rudy Giuliani was first elected in November 1993, which sort of tells the story. In terms of the 1st precinct, it's also useful to remember that northern Tribeca was not primarily residential in those days, so very quiet nights and weekends (except where the printers were churning out red herrings for Wall Street on Hudson below Canal). And there was still a good bit of commercial closer to Chambers -- Harry Wils & Co only moved off Duane St. in 1998. So property crime like grand larceny auto was likely much higher than now, as it was throughout the city. — N on The Year in Crime

In the once-thriving Tribeca, an iconic neighborhood steeped in art and filmmaking, the cruel encroachment of glass and steel behemoths casts a cold, unfeeling shadow over the lives of its middle-class artists. The New York Times reported that these foreign developers, seeking nothing more than a tax haven and a place to hide their assets, are driving out the very heart and soul of Tribeca. And with it goes Belle Reve, my beloved sanctuary, a rare affordable gem in a sea of exorbitant eateries, where creative minds gathered to share ideas and inspiration. These monstrous, soulless structures not only stand in stark contrast to the rich cultural tapestry of the neighborhood, but also, like a plague, remain empty. Their absentee occupants, perhaps gracing the city with their presence once a year, contribute nothing to the local economy. The Wall Street Journal exposed the bizarre tax laws that only serve to benefit these wealthy, non-resident leeches. The reckless proliferation of luxury skyscrapers and condominiums in the heart of New York City is, as Bloomberg reported, a potential catalyst for a catastrophic real estate bubble. The devastation is twofold: first, the relentless rise in property values and rents crushes the dreams of small businesses and middle-class denizens, tearing them from their homes and lives. In their wake, we are left with the hollow husks of once-beloved cultural institutions, vital to the fabric of our neighborhood. As the middle-class artists and residents are forced out, they may find themselves unable to travel the ever-increasing distances back to the spaces they once called home. This could lead to a diaspora of talent, with creative communities becoming fragmented and dispersed. As neighborhoods lose their unique character, the very essence that once attracted filmmakers and television producers to Tribeca might begin to evaporate. The loss of affordable creative spaces, as well as the departure of the artists who inhabited them, could have a chilling effect on the film and television industry's desire to use Tribeca as a backdrop for future projects. The neighborhood's rich history, as chronicled by The Village Voice, may no longer be enough to lure productions to the area, as the empty shells of luxury developments replace the vibrant street life and creative energy that once defined the neighborhood. Second, as The Guardian has outlined, this gluttonous construction feeds a bubble that inflates property values beyond any connection to the local economy's fundamentals, like job growth and income levels. Should the bubble burst, we'll see a rapid decline in property values, destabilizing the entire local real estate market, with far-reaching consequences for the city as a whole. In their blind quest for profits, these luxury developments ravage our city's cultural and economic diversity, exacerbate income inequality, and risk financial collapse. It is paramount for local policymakers to take heed, acknowledge the potential impact of new development on the community, and implement policies that foster a more equitable and sustainable urban environment, before the city we love is lost to the sterile grasp of foreign investors. Now is the time for New York City to reevaluate its priorities and protect the very heart and soul that makes it a cultural mecca. The city's policymakers must act swiftly to preserve the essence of neighborhoods like Tribeca, safeguarding the future of the creative communities that call it home, lest we stand witness to the tragic demise of the very soul of the city. — Erika Barker on Plans for the Boltex Building and Belle Reve at Walker and Church