I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Want to see the menu? Plus: Dunkin Donuts has reopened; the ground floor of 11 Beach; half marathon this morning; 52 Lispenard praise; Walker Street building mystery. / 3 comments
Plus: More on the Morsi trattoria; brunch at Washington Market Tavern; White Street renovation; historical pic of W. Broadway; 1 World Trade Center plaza; Exceed open house; Oculus quills.
Plus: Opening estimate for Juice Press on Murray; brunch at the Greek; fire-safety forum; Peace & Love; photo exhibit of people and their favorite music album; Tribeca Tower. / 1 comment
Plus: TD Bank rendering; Laughing Man hiatus; "Frozen" open house; 11 Beach; welcome back, Peck Slip; Hudson Eats hours; Il Mulino Prime steakhouse. Update: Laughing Man not on hiatus; B Dry not open yet. / 2 comments
"Bitch, I know where I’m going!” Plus: 22 River Terrace housecleaning; J&R allegedly stiffing vendors; more World Trade Center security breaches; Brushstroke offers à la carte; 11 Beach pricing; Pearl Paint layoffs. / 3 comments
Plus: Critical moments for Dance New Amsterdam and New Amsterdam Market; loft analysis; the Butterfly; Con Edison's late-night chainsawing; 11 Beach architects. / 1 comment
Plus: W Hotel's disappointing plaza; smart guy bought while young; 53 N. Moore; Pier 42; Duane Park restaurant update. / 4 comments
Plus: Battery Garden Bikeway; 11 Beach conversion; rule enforcement at Zuccotti Park; FiDi resident makeover. / 1 comment
After the roundup of new buildings, it made sense to look at the many buildings being converted into condos. The total number of units from these conversions? Around 350.
Thirteen sales were recorded in the past week—a few were commercial, and a big one (over $8 million) was an apartment purchased by a woman from Oklahoma.
By which I mean condos, not condoms. The addresses in question: 46 Lispenard, 11 Beach, and 71 Laight. Plus: Marc Forgione partner in WFC talks; Pier A cost goes up again; Design Hunting; Pier 40.
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