Thanks to a Super Bowl party that violated many of the stipulations that Community Board 1 had insisted on in order for Spring to get its liquor license. / 2 comments
Plus: Spring Studios building flipped; city takes over Seaport Museum; historic ship needs grant; another FiDi conversion?; Merchants Hospitality has a bunch of new restaurants.
Here’s a rundown of the restaurants, shops, and more we can expect to open in the next year or so—with many new updates on exactly when they might debut. If you want to be in the know, this is a post worth studying.
I could only stay for the first four items—including the artwork coming to Tribeca Park—so if you were there, please either comment or email me what happened regarding Spring Studios, Cafeteria, and so on. / 5 comments
The folks from Spring Studios New York invited me to see the under-construction facility at 50 Varick from the inside (and on the roof). Given the proposed stipulations on the number and size of events, I'm even less sure what the opposition could be at this point. / 5 comments
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 11/24/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier. / 2 comments
The creative agency/event space coming to 50 Varick got the committee members' dander way up. Also discussed: The 1WTC spire's route through Tribeca; Taste of Tribeca; and how the city can deal better with events like Hurricane Sandy.
I agree. Put these dangerous men in a neighborhood where poor people live. PS - We're not allowed to use... — Steve C / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Makes more sense as a shelter for migrant families, especially with the school so close. — Steve C / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
school is out so they slipping this shelter so parents can't fight it!! That is why the neighborhood is not... — NATIVE / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Nice, community and schools mean nothing. We have enough downtown. This should not be here. There are mentally ill and... — NATIVE / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Nice place but wish the owner would show some respect for his neighbors and park his motorcycle lawfully (at the... — Bruce Hood / Sneak Peek: Forge is now taking reservations
Happy to know about any Juneteenth celebrations in the neighborhood. Next time tell me in advance. — Tribeca Citizen / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
I have to agree here. Barely a mention.. And the park looked really bad after the Midsummer festival. Two days... — B.Thompson / A midsummer day at Rockefeller