...as the WTC performing arts center wants to be known. Plus: Remembering the Wetlands; 100 Franklin developer pushes back the closing; old map of Lowest Manhattan.
Plus: John Robshaw textile sale; 100 Franklin's owner; Pier 17 holdout to be evicted; Pier A likely not opening in spring; FiDi love stabber. / 1 comment
The Landmarks Preservation Commission would like to see changes to the design for the proposed building.
Also on this month’s Community Board 1 agendas: Sazón wants to loosen up its liquor license; the hotel at 5 Beekman; beer and wine at Baked; fitness on Broadway; Planet Fitness on Canal; Park Place pub; lefty hangout.
Call it the Two Triangles Building—fascinating as much for the design as for what it says about how much real estate is worth around here that such a noted developer would bother with two leftover parking lots. / 29 comments
Plus: Tablão appears to be open; Washington Market Park Halloween parade and party; Tribeca Grand Café trying again; Pen Parentis on food; Save Our Seaport rally; Washington closure; Bikini Bar. / 2 comments
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor