Built in 1909 as a warehouse, the 10-story, cast iron, brick and stone building sits squarely in the Tribeca West Historic District. / 4 comments
139 Franklin has been a warehouse since it was built in 1909 and is owned (until now) by Sofia Brothers Storage since 1967. / 4 comments
Impersonating a police officer, no less. Plus: Why there are so many sidewalk sheds; American Cut opening a Midtown outpost; the Dead Rabbit accuses a bar in Iceland of ripping it off; the conversion of 70 Pine (including a rendering of the restaurant from the Spotted Pig folks). / 8 comments
Plus: Commercial building sues condo neighbor over roof access; a profile of Playing Mantis; scaffolding unscrewed to steal bikes; & Other Stories to open downtown; man beaten and mugged inside a Canal Street store; Soho Block Party. / 1 comment
But what? Plus: Midcentury sale in an old Tribeca building; 137 Franklin cladding; 1 N. Moore plywood goes up; Benares restaurant; Superstar Gym update; Emergency Medical Care. / 1 comment
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow