"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.
Sadly, Margaret Chin nor any elected has been able to help enough to confirm for residents at Gateway to ensure... — Gateway Resident / In the News: The Palm on the block
The item notes Trinity Commons Y&Ed which means it will be a discussion of the community center programming and space... — TM / Community Board 1 agendas for December
No, Nadler didn't then and hasn't since, nor have any of the others involved. Gov't handouts are no substitute for... — B / In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall
Congressman Nadler did everything possible to get George Bush’s EPA to conduct scientifically valid sampling of downtown buildings as was... — J / In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall
The Grid's presenter on "Joyful Marketing" was M.Shannon Hernandez - check her out! — Amy Bonomi / Networking Tribeca style: Breakfast with The Grid
Thank you so much! To date we have sponsors for 145 children and 40 senior citizens: a new record! Our... — Lissa Hussian / The way the neighbors at 15 Broad give thanks
Agree 100 percent. Displaced residents such as I were allowed one visit on Sept. 15 to 41 River Terr. (next... — B / In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall