The loans are for sale, but the building is moving ahead; a badass at PQ; 87 Leonard sues its developer; Mariah's triplex digs on Franklin. / 2 comments
Plus: Overhaul planned for some Pace University buildings; Greenwich Street townhouse now being marketed as a rental; half a window.
Plus: A peek inside the Con Edison substation on W. Broadway; new Pilates studio in south Soho; renovated Leonard Street storefront; Cup 4 Cup gluten-free flour.
Plus: Leonard Street refurbishment unveiled; old signage uncovered on Beach Street; brickwork on Vestry; concerts at Washington Market Park.
I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Plus: 30 Park Place penthouse floor plan; Broadway clocktower building to have a restaurant; the mysterious White Street building; the Lululemon resale market is bananas; a Tribeca beauty executive's closet. / 1 comment
Plus: Whole Foods devastation; vacant lot to finally get built on; Leonard Street conversion update; is Tetsu stalled?; Sixty Soho Hotel. / 3 comments
Plus: Get an early look at Grand Banks boat bar; proposed Leonard storefront redesign; "Magical Moments of Ballet!"; Terra uncovered and looking good.
Also on June’s Community Board 1 agendas: The new hotel that wants a rooftop bar; the Pier 40 air rights deal; Pier 26 construction; South Street Seaport development; tour buses; 87 Leonard; and much more. / 7 comments
Plus: Five R stations getting renovated; Hudson storefront mystery (and availability); is 443 Greenwich stalled?; eating pizza for charity; 87 Leonard update. / 2 comments
"No activity since the last summer. The interior appears nearly complete (or as complete as it was last summer). It surprises me that no one has swooped in to buy it and finish the job." —A.
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
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?