"I've never seen a sidewalk ripped up so that you can see the cellar level!" —V.
"Or have they gotten so used to Warren that they will never go away?" —J. / 3 comments
"I assume the base of 7 World Trade Center is the way it is for security purposes, but is there anything inside there?" —A.
"There's a space on Lispenard with 'Untitled' in the window. Is it a gallery?" —A.
"Any idea what the giant concrete thing on the Vestry side of 443 Greenwich is? It's above both street and sidewalk level so it can't be a ramp." —N.
"The wood blinds are constantly closed, and there is a stylized 'W' above the door." —B.
"This appeared today in the window of the old Lady Liberty souvenir shop on Broadway, next door to Western Spirit. Any idea what it is?" —R. / 1 comment
"I was wondering what the structure is that these construction men are building on top of the brown building? They've been working on it for the past couple of days." —G. / 1 comment
"Citigroup appears to be building something substantial at the corner of Hubert and West. Looks like they are digging deep foundations." —J.
"There's a permit in the window of 172 Duane, but it's behind the gate, so I can't quite read it. What's going on there?" —R. The answer: The four-story addition appears to be progressing.
"It used to be a deli, and rumor (and permits) say it'll be an eating establishment, but I was curious as to what kind. I live nearby and I'm hoping I'll finally get my long-awaited and elusive 'local' place to hang out." —D. / 1 comment
"Great to see a new 'avenue of trees' planted outside BMCC on West Street. After they were planted last week, however, it seems they are not being sufficiently watered and they appear to be dying already!" —J. / 2 comments
Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Not MTA. Not TA. Not BMT. Not Beach. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
No. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
This is really cool. I always thought it was the WTC construction that displaced Little Syria, so interested to learn... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the insight, I went today and through enjoyed my sandwich as well. Cheers! -Rick — Rick / Sandwich shop coming to Church and Duane
This is tragic. Mr Chow has been part of the fabric of this corner for two decades — the kind... — N Moore Girl / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing