Plus: A runner-up design for 111 Murray; the shell of a building on Walker; tea at La Colombe; "Tribute in Light" as seen from the air; checking in on 3 World Trade Center. / 2 comments
"Now that 101 Murray is demolished, you can see parts of 101 Warren that weren't visible before. What's in that crenelated part above Bed Bath & Beyond? And what's going to happen the south-facing wall of 101 Warren?" —T.
Including renderings of the 62-story tower, the public plaza, the streetscapes, and the retail spaces. / 4 comments
Plus: News Corp. and 21st Century Fox inch closer to 2WTC; 111 Murray tower to be a bit shorter; Irish Hunger Memorial designer's inspiration; Citi Bike thefts. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Public amenities at the 111 Murray tower; the threatened historic Seaport buildings; new ownership for Greenwich Street Tavern; Governors Island day spa; Peck Slip Park; M1-5; more.
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café on the street outside Laughing Man; the long, ugly reconstruction of Worth Street; plans for the 101 Murray tower; various street-activity permits. / 7 comments
Opening in two weeks. Plus: The Odeon is back; lunch at Thalassa for a limited time; Matt Bernson sale and party; Chambers Street in 1976; demolition at 101 Murray; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; a sad, sweet goodbye note. / 1 comment
Also on February’s Community Board 1 agendas: A sidewalk bench in front of Laughing Man; Worth Street construction; new Malaysian restaurant; 101 Murray demolition; Brookfield Place restaurants; pay phones. / 3 comments
For one thing, it's now 111 Murray. For another, it'll have a raised lobby and a circular driveway....
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Later hours for Bar Cyrk; beer/wine licenses for two restaurants; discussions with 101 Murray's developer; a variance for parking spots; Geoffrey Zakarian.
Saks Off Fifth, too. Plus: Renderings of the Beekman Hotel and condos; Momofuku Milk Bar opens Soho outpost; Tamid's new ark; 101 Murray details; Khe-Yo makes Michelin list; the Butterfly's burger; President Obama coming. / 6 comments
There's a lot of demolition going on right now—and there's a lot more to come. Here's a look at what we're losing, along with how much taller the new buildings will be. / 14 comments
The headline on each of these were perfect. "The Newbie" — yes!! I would add that whenever I see "street... — Noah / Update on the Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
Park Place Partners Development (the owner of 45 Park Place and the adjacent 51 Park Place lot) filed Chapter 11... — Peter G / Update on the Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
BIDs are the harem eunuchs of the real estate world -- all responsibility and no authority. — James Bogardus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
Don't we already have the Tribeca Alliance doing this work? How would this BID differ. We certainly don't need two... — BT / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I've been to Friedman's several times and agree with your evaluation of the food. It's very good, and I think... — Toni / New Kid on the Block: Friedmans
Read the story. — Tribeca Citizen / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
How is this a happy ending? I am confused by this headline as a car was stolen. — Rob / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…