Sushi chef Eiji Ichimura is leaving the Bouley empire and striking out on his own; Sole di Capri had big aspirations for a sidewalk cafe; David Bouley showed up to talk about Bouley Botanical; a bar we'll be hearing about next month.
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Duane Street eviction and demolition; Pier 26 update; closing part of Peck Slip to traffic; new Park Row tower; the neverending film/TV/ad shoots; Barleycorn liquor license change; more.
Residents of the rent-stabilized building at 118-120 Duane (where Capital Audio was) have reportedly received letters notifying them of the forthcoming demolition of the building. "We like to leave the buildings the way they are," said the owner back in November. / 3 comments
It'll take the place of four buildings and displace a dozen businesses—including Capital Audio Electronics, which is closing soon. UPDATE: The owner says "we're not planning anything" and even if they were, a building of that size is not allowed by zoning. / 5 comments
Plus: Banker sued for Airbnb-ing his rent-stabilized loft; Harvey Weinstein gets off; Irish Hunger Memorial architect to lead a tour.
Permanently? Plus: Duane Street building to get developed; Sterling Mason pricing; police blotter; Q&A with Distilled's chef; a Battery Park City dry cleaners is closing; Setai Wall Street lawsuit. / 1 comment
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