Plus: Demolition underway on Washington; 508 Gastrobrewery has officially closed; radio personality Elvis Duran buys big; Kim's Cleaners appears open in its new spot; Kansas art show.
Plus: Dunkin Donuts closed for renovation; something coming to the Josephine space?; any word on Yvonne?; "Where in Tribeca...?" still unsolved.
The six-story building at 31 Desbrosses is being torn down. Its replacement will have 41 apartments, most likely rentals.
Plus: Baked got its cake pole; progress at 11 N. Moore; new location for Kim's Cleaners; Desbrosses ghost sign; Duane Street storefront renovation; Spring Street Salt Shed; Canal landmark improvement.
Plus: Mourning the imminent loss of 31 Desbrosses; Pastis not coming downtown; Battery Park City Halloween dog parade; at home in Tribeca with Nicole Miller; new building on Maiden Lane. / 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
You'll be missed, 31 Desbrosses. Plus: Why the new building will likely be rentals. / 4 comments
I went to northwest Tribeca seeking clarity on two big developments on one block. I left allowing myself to hope that a two-story brick building with historic character will be saved from the wrecking ball. / 8 comments
The western half of a riverfront block will be turned into a new building by Related. / 3 comments
"The garage on Washington between Vestry and Desbrosses has closed, and the machinery inside is being dismantled. A parking attendant around the way told us that it will be demolished." —Anonymous / 2 comments
Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block? Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag's plans; investigating Staple Street. / 2 comments
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