(...instead of "TriBeCa"). Plus: Luaka Bop anniversary celebrations in Cortlandt Alley; another great Oculus shot; Front Art Space show; Washington Street demolition.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent that white Greenwich Street restaurant back to the drawing board—possibly for something taller. And included in the proposal was the first look at the 11-story hotel under construction on Washington. It, too, is white.... / 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
Plus: Demolition on Washington; "Demolition," the movie; new Japanese restaurant on Chambers; Liberty Park photo; "Miniaturist" author appearance; Baked book; a pair of Seaport events. / 8 comments
Plus: Correction on the post about the Italian soccer stars' hotel; demolition underway on Washington; Laughing Man barista's novel; more. / 2 comments
Plus: Opening estimate for Juice Press on Murray; brunch at the Greek; fire-safety forum; Peace & Love; photo exhibit of people and their favorite music album; Tribeca Tower. / 1 comment
Plans are moving forward for Ponte Equities's 11-story hotel in northwest Tribeca. One building is being demolished, while another will likely be the restaurant. / 3 comments
Plus: Dog run opening pushed back two days; big sale at Baker; hopeful news about Chambers restaurant; more Ponte drilling; Justin Bieber's mother; 101 Murray's challenge; John Edwards.
Ponte Equities appears to be at it again, as soil tests are being conducted on Greenwich and Washington. / 3 comments
We had one, it was called Magoo's. — Mulciber / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Only 53 sq feet (so like, 5 x 10 ft space?) of retail on that prime corner? What a missed... — Reader on Reade / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
What a shame I loved that Pharmacy Art Deco looking building. — sonia stock / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
YES!!! — Bere / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
What was that great pizza place that was next door? it was open for a few years. — Luigi / Restaurant and supper club under construction at Buddha-Bar space
Actually, bikers can cross the intersection when pedestrians get the "walk" sign. — Tribeca Citizen / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Agree entirely. — Tribeca Citizen / Halting overnight work on the supertall jail on White Street