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
whef, thankfully no one was deeply offended by the reporting in this article..... — A Tribeca Parent / Corner of Lispenard and West Broadway is sold
It seems like the city, department of consumer affairs, NYPD have looked the other way on illegal street vendors as... — LP / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
I'm so sad as well. I also would take out-of-towners there. I wish Chef the best. He's not only super... — Jessica / Khe-Yo has closed permanently
Thank you Chef for your incredible restaurant and hospitality! Thank you also for all you've done for Taste of Tribeca... — Christine / Khe-Yo has closed permanently
While we are on the subject, does the city have any plans for the Africans/ counterfeit peddlers on Canal/Lispenard/Broadway/Church since... — R. / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
The only reason to choose this location I could think of is they got a great deal from the hotel... — R. / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
The 105 Washington shelter is also within 400 feet of PS 150. It was pushed thru in a former administration... — PS 150 Parent / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport