The former office building that runs a full block from Leonard to Franklin will be converted to residential. The same firm has bought 222 Broadway. / 5 comments
The upgrade for the 17-story office building that takes the whole blockfront from Leonard to Franklin has stalled out. / 2 comments
The former HRA building between Leonard and Franklin will be converted to boutique commercial with a design from architect Rafael Viñoly. / 7 comments
Plus a model still missing from Marriott; ways to donate your old coats in Soho; 130 William nearly finished; Marc Forgione will take over Nolita fave Peasant. / 1 comment
Plus Wall Street Run & Heart Walk rejected; obit for J. Crew's Liquor Store; Formula 1 driver sells his *other* penthouse; Shane Smith unloads his place on Desbrosses / 1 comment
Plus: The beautiful backside of 160 Leroy; 1 Beekman topped out; the corner of 11 Beach that was sliced off; soccer event at M1-5. / 5 comments
Part one gathered renderings for the new buildings in Tribeca where work is underway. And then there are the buildings where no progress is visible.
Plus: Mmuseumm's closet exhibit now at the Met; accolades for a fried-fish sandwich; best dance club for 37-year-olds; teens caught climbing Tribeca crane. / 2 comments
That'll make for three construction projects in a three-block span (four in four blocks, if 56 Leonard keeps taking its sweet time). / 16 comments
Plus: François Payard has left his bakery chain; progress for the proposed new park in FiDi; Dirty Bird partnering with Chambers Street Wines. / 2 comments
Plus: A new shop at Brookfield Place and other news from the mall; Michael Kors drops plans to open a store at the World Trade Center; the transformation of 250 Church appears to be on hold; muggings and thefts. / 3 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
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
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