Plus: FiDi resident Yuh-Line Niou won the state-assembly primary; "the Jerry Seinfeld of France" bought in Tribeca; Viking ship to visit Battery Park City; Chuck Schumer had to skip event honoring him. / 1 comment
Plus: Demolition starting on Broadway buildings; pumpkin-carving contest this Saturday; update on 60 Vestry's cornice; artist's loft for sale; Argo International makes the case for more handmade signs. / 2 comments
And it looks cool. Plus: The Tunnel to Towers race once again annoys residents; mysterious photo in a Duane Street window; trove of old Tribeca photos; skyscraper mashup; new Seaport building. / 18 comments
The last day is Monday; until then, you'll find many items on sale. / 1 comment
Plus: Locanda Verde folks branch out; Jean-Georges Vongerichten sues over Matsugen space; art gallery to the rescue; 124 Hudson. / 2 comments
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 10/06/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
Eight sales were recorded in the past week (including a biggie at River Lofts).
The Egg by Susan Lazar pop-up opened today. There are clothes from newborn to 6 years old, accessories, bedding, and books, toys, and games (including a Jade's ToyBox mini-store). / 1 comment
They're popping up everywhere these days! Plus: Pane Panelle exploring its options; dissecting a loft sale at 124 Hudson; Battery Park farm.
Seven sales were reported in the last week (although that includes one storage room).
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