"I have been waiting to see if they are refurbishing the beautiful clocks on the two Broadway corners. There is a box next to the dismantled one…I’m hoping it contains some parts for repair." / 2 comments
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are three recent additions.
The sidewalk shed on the landmarked building at 280 Broadway between Chambers and Reade is coming down after 11 YEARS. / 2 comments
Plus: Big "Daredevil" TV shoot this week; more on the forthcoming appliance center (and historical details it discovered during renovation); Ward III's sister establishment in D.C.; best restroom paper towels. / 1 comment
Plus: Timelapse video of 12 Warren's demolition and construction; the first production at Town Stages; N. Moore memento; more on the new Broadway appliance showroom. / 4 comments
Plus: Rapper Cardi B's Tribeca roots; thefts and a slashing on the police blotter; ceviche stand opening at Canal Street Market. / 8 comments
Plus: Serafina to open next month; "coming soon" signage for Sweaty Betty; former Modell's space to become offices; watching Japanese fencing classes; another City Winery outpost.
Plus: Dangerous crane on Church; an odd aircraft; Styrofoam pellets all over Leonard; Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf definitely not reopening; new Walker Street gallery in doubt; ice groundhog. / 8 comments
Plus: Modell's said to be expanding, not moving; wedding dress company relocating here; 66 Reade restoration; death row art exhibit; "Good Wife" shoot; go buy flowers. / 3 comments
Shelves are being emptied out, and the pharmacy has already shuttered. UPDATE: A rumor about the new tenant. / 8 comments
Plus: Activity in the former Harrison space; terrific sculpture show; Wednesday Greenmarket starting up again; workers spotted at 280 Broadway; Shelter Chic pop-up; more Joan Armatrading; pretty Issey Miyake exhibit. / 3 comments
Made a rumored $72 million during lunch. Plus: Woman jumps to death in FiDi; Taylor Swift's celeb-heavy birthday party; Sanatcon seeps into Tribeca; Seaport Museum opens a little; lining up at the Department of Buildings.
Contact Christopher Marte's office. They are very big on trees. — Heide Fasnacht / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Rooftop looks like the north side of Franklin Street, west of Hudson Street, across from Shinola. — james / In the News: Acquiring art at the Tribeca Ball
I have been attending to Zumba classes with Carlos Chavez more than 3 years. He is a great teacher, fantastic... — BGD / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I agree that this is an example of government incompetence. They've probably had it on their to-do list since 2018:... — Thomas Hagen / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Zumba changed my life! Dancing at the park, with the breeze, the trees, the Hudson river, the birds and, of... — Alicia / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I discovered Zumba with Carlos through as friend, and I have to say it was the best gift she ever... — AK / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
File a claim against the city in civil court. Sounds pretty simple, esp if the Coop has records of the... — J Frank P / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?