Plus: Opening forecast for Jill Lindsey's Tribeca shop/café; Canal Street redesign approved; Sunshine Cinema closed; explanation from owner of François Payard Bakery; subway elevator brouhaha; storm resiliency. / 1 comment
Developer Trans World Equities and architect Paul A. Castrucci will need to persuade the Landmarks Preservation Commission that it belongs there. / 4 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: World Trade Center mall 20% unleased; the menu at Tetsu will have four burgers; thief masqueraded as construction worker; Battery Park City consultants get renewed. / 1 comment
The redesign of 312-322 Canal, where a two-story building currently stands, got a chilly reception from Community Board 1. And the residents behind it are upset about the likely loss of light. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Plans for White Street restaurant and Santos Party House; Hubert Street parking; Warren Street Dog Run; big new building on Canal; Brooklyn Bridge concession; sidewalk café on Chambers; much more. / 4 comments
No plans have been filed yet, and the project—likely rental apartments—is subject to Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. / 1 comment
Not good enough for Canal Street. Plus: Northern Tribeca; inside a loft sale at 67 Hudson; Julie Menin running for Manhattan Borough President.
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Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?