"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
"Since Monday, construction has been going on at a fast pace. The temporary structures are different than those constructed for Talking Transition for last fall’s election." —P.
"When I asked the bartender what happened to the foot rest, he explained that bar and the barstools were being lowered that night. Later, as it occurred to me to write to you, I wondered whether I had been had." —B. / 1 comment
"This isn't even remotely Tribeca, but who else am I going to ask? The New Museum has these structures on top it.... Are they infrastructure? Are they art?" —T.
"To the east of 30 Park Place is what will be the new plaza, and to the east of the plaza is a narrow building under construction. Is it part of 30 Park Place? What's it for?" —M.
"In my experience, children and strollers are generally 1:1, so I've always found it curious to see strollers parked in the lobby of Tribeca Pediatrics at night. Any idea what's up?" —K.
"It's been closed up for more than a year, but the signage is still up." —S.
"Could you inquire what's going on with the rooftop addition at 11 Sixth Ave.? A lot of the neighbors are unsure if it's legal or not." —Anonymous
"Do you know? I've been seeing them everywhere." —N. / 6 comments
"My wife and I have been wondering what's going into the old bank space on Broadway between Canal and Lispenard. It has been under construction for a while now. Do you know?" —Sam / 1 comment
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?