The square-block lot at Canal and Varick (and Sixth and Grand) owned by Trinity Church might finally see progress as a 28-story office building. / 3 comments
The SCA's capital plan includes a K-5, 433-seat school at Canal and Varick. / 2 comments
Plus the Andaz Hotel is close to foreclosure; a Brandy Library co-owner sues the NYPD over his gun rights; David Yurman and the elements. / 5 comments
Plus the Gotham Gazette hosts a debate for the downtown assembly seat; renderings released for 2 Hudson Square on Canal and Varick. / 1 comment
Plus: Bank of New York Mellon bought its building; decrease in rent-regulating apartments; push to expand Millennium High School; model lives here; big Hudson Square development parcel listed; Pastagram restaurant.
Plus: Peeking inside a new real-estate sales office; Holland Tunnel traffic on Vestry; phone store opening on Church; ground floor of 19 Park Place semi-revealed; the plaque that used to be at 99 Church; development drill spotted at prime Hudson Square lot. / 3 comments
Real estate sign today in window of Gee Whizz says space is for rent. I am devastated. 15 years of... — Downtown Dad / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Over the past 2 days, there was a demolition and carting truck in front, with several workers inside removing a... — Jg / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Sadly there is now a for rent sign on the space :( — Michael Pieck / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/business/hobby-lobby-nyc-store.html — James / Nosy Neighbor: Is Hobby Lobby taking the entire second floor?
No word. I have tried. — Tribeca Citizen / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
The NYT article today about HOBBY LOBBY quotes Chris P (with a picture of him in Gee Whiz) as saying... — Loren / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Instead of having the great bookstore that once stood there, we now have this. I give it 2 1/2 years.... — The Risen Direwolf / Nosy Neighbor: Is Hobby Lobby taking the entire second floor?