Plus: "Gotham" and "Boardwalk Empire" shooting here; 101 Murray demolition appears to be starting soon; 1WTC strobe (and other lights); northwest Tribeca development paused; deli closed by Health Department; Racines NY gets signage. / 4 comments
I've now heard this from enough people that I have no choice but to repeat it: The Chad-Erik EZ Park lot at 454 Greenwich is going to be a hotel. Possibly with condos.
Plus: Joy Gryson and I are throwing a party; Sweet Green dropped its plywood; Añejo opening forecast; another Kaffe 1668; Five Boro Bike Tour; a sailboat is here. / 1 comment
Plus: Big West Street development moving forward; Exceed Physical Culture opening forecast; Paws in Soho sold; feminist Mother's Day breakfast; Cuban sandwiches; Mulberry & Vine anniversary.
The western half of a riverfront block will be turned into a new building by Related. / 3 comments
Parts of 502 Canal—long neglected, then finally renovated—have been unveiled. It's looking wonderful! / 2 comments
"The garage on Washington between Vestry and Desbrosses has closed, and the machinery inside is being dismantled. A parking attendant around the way told us that it will be demolished." —Anonymous / 2 comments
A rendering of the behemoth-in-the-works across the street from Truffles Tribeca has been posted on the construction fence. / 5 comments
Plus: Rendering for 2 Renwick; a new lunch option; Caroline Kennedy rumor; Kidville rumor; Art Moderne landmark getting work done; Citi Bike scuff marks. / 2 comments
Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block? Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag's plans; investigating Staple Street. / 2 comments
Plus: Sneak peek of Postmasters gallery; another clue that a block of northwest Tribeca is coming down; Gigino closed for a bit of construction; checking in on American Cut and Sweetgreen; Flor de Sol space; Dylan Prime. / 27 comments
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nonna Dora's is such a lovely addition to the neighborhood and we go there often, both with family and friends.... — TM / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
This building has had netting on it and plastic over its windows (but no signs of construction) for at least... — Lucy / Rubble falls from 19-story building at Reade and Broadway