The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
A lot of previously vacant storefronts appear to be the site of activity—the "for lease" sign has been taken down and/or the windows have been papered over. Anyone know who's moving in? / 10 comments
Plus: Assault with a bottle; history of a Broadway building; Newark airport transportation; more on the return of the "Sphere" to the World Trade Center; "holiday lounge" at Brookfield Place. / 3 comments
Plus: A pretty renovation on Canal Street; Over the Rhine playing City Winery; a salon shifts downmarket; Battery Park City's new garbage cans.
Plus: Door replacement on Desbrosses; new yoga studio on Broadway?; the plaza outside the World Trade Center Oculus; "The Dark Tower" and "Falling Water" shoots; store for lease on Broadway; possible Walker retail space action. / 1 comment
After Palermo Pizza closes at the end of the month, Tribeca will have just six slice joints. [UPDATE: False alarm!] / 11 comments
Plus: World Trade Center Transportation Hub update; Brookfield Place views; more fuel for a Broadway conversion rumor; Tribeca Meet & Greet; X concerts.
I hear that 381-383 Broadway is slated for conversion, and its neighbor to the north might be. Plus: K&M Camera is moving. / 2 comments
Happy to know about any Juneteenth celebrations in the neighborhood. Next time tell me in advance. — Tribeca Citizen / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
I have to agree here. Barely a mention.. And the park looked really bad after the Midsummer festival. Two days... — B.Thompson / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
Juneteenth came and went without a photoessay of all the rich celebrations in Tribeca. Not very inclusive. — Steve C / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
Yes, I am honored and lucky to run these shots. — Tribeca Citizen / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
These elaborate and expensive plans are based on the mistaken belief that BPC and Tribeca are at much greater risk... — Jon / Battery Park City’s new resiliency plans for Tribeca
With the introduction of the Slate menu, Laughing Man unfortunately had what was probably the best BEC sandwich in Tribeca... — Talg / Seen & Heard: Duane Park Patisserie is back open
Claudine is such a fantastic photographer! — K / A midsummer day at Rockefeller