In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham's work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood's shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. / 2 comments
Plus: One World Trade Center solves its glass problem; Tribeca artists' country house; PayPal's pop-up product; doubling down at River Lofts; dissecting a sale at 335 Greenwich; Batman to film on Wall Street this weekend.
Plus: Artist Laurie Simmons; "Selling New York"; a fashion designer's favorites; Tiny's restaurant.
The buzzy film "Tiny Furniture" opens tomorrow; its writer-director-star is from Tribeca, and most of it was shot here. I chatted with the producer about the experience.
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