All of this is conjecture; no permits have been filed with the Department of Buildings... yet.
A northwest Tribeca block is about to be almost entirely torn down. We've known this was coming, but it still hurts. Plus: The two buildings left standing (for now). / 1 comment
The six-story building at 31 Desbrosses is being torn down. Its replacement will have 41 apartments, most likely rentals.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission was pleased with the revised plans for the single-story garage at Desbrosses: It won't be white, and it won't have a high wall around the front yard.
Plus: Venting about the 1st Precinct's above-the-law parking style; New Fancy Food says goodbye; tacky billboards mar a lovely restoration; NYC Yogurt said not to be reopening; Craigslist satire; Steven Amedee art exhibit. / 7 comments
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent that white Greenwich Street restaurant back to the drawing board—possibly for something taller. And included in the proposal was the first look at the 11-story hotel under construction on Washington. It, too, is white.... / 1 comment
Plus: Café Noir serving lunch; kidswear pop-up; free tennis clinics for kids; 443 Greenwich sales office; Citigroup bollards; a new view of 19 Park Place construction; chair massage recommendation?; Ponte Equities office. / 4 comments
You'll be missed, 31 Desbrosses. Plus: Why the new building will likely be rentals. / 4 comments
Plans are moving forward for Ponte Equities's 11-story hotel in northwest Tribeca. One building is being demolished, while another will likely be the restaurant. / 3 comments
I went to northwest Tribeca seeking clarity on two big developments on one block. I left allowing myself to hope that a two-story brick building with historic character will be saved from the wrecking ball. / 8 comments
Arson alleged. Plus: Planet Fitness details; prime Hubert property to be rentals; Chambers Street illustration; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place.
Plus: Details on new northwest Tribeca condos; Racines NY review; Brooklyn Bridge security breach; private-sector tenant for 4 World Trade Center; Bogardus tributes; Tribecans waxing enthusiastic; assault with a curling iron. / 4 comments
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
The only way forward is to organize a petition and protest ( think France) to force the elected officials especially... — R. / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
This is an awful way to treat a NYC restaurant icon. Tenant abuse in the extreme. — Jon Brecht / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Yet another Italian restaurant? — Manny / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
LOL! Popup Bagels, Apollo Bagels, Zucker's Bagels, Modern Bread and Bagel... Did I miss any? Certainly not starved for options... — O / Chip City has closed permanently
plainly put the situation is abysmal and shows no signs of improving — invader zim / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses