"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
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses