Plus: Lost cat; possible new look for Leonard Street building; Verizon's refusal to take responsibility for its batteries; art exhibit. / 8 comments
If it seems like there's a new building going up on every other block, that's because there is. Here's a recap of the 19 new buildings under construction in Tribeca—all but one are residential. / 6 comments
Plus: Ten Thousand Things jewelry store has opened; Joy Gryson spring warehouse sale; demolition at 24 Leonard; Falafellas in FiDi. / 1 comment
I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Plus: Checking in on the SeaGlass carousel and 50 West tower; Brookfield Place passageway open; dealing with the icy river; 24 Leonard. / 6 comments
And Saks, too. Plus: New renderings of the 24 Leonard garage conversion; Haus Alkire fashion house; father-son real estate drama; Lispenard condo boom; Community Board 1 stiffed on Sandy relief. / 4 comments
And here's the rendering to prove it. Also, there will still be commercial parking, believe it or not!
Plus: Inside the Concepts store; should trucks be banned from Canal Street?; the restaurant replacing Mas (la Grillade); Piora update. / 1 comment
There's a lot of demolition going on right now—and there's a lot more to come. Here's a look at what we're losing, along with how much taller the new buildings will be. / 14 comments
As foretold here a year ago, the parking garage at 24 Leonard is getting turned into condos.
The parking garage at 24 Leonard has been sold. Let the condofication begin. / 1 comment
That's the rumor, anyway. And since the site falls just outside the Tribeca West Historic District, the Landmarks Preservation Commission won't have any say over it.
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park