The owners have already laid the groundwork with the city for a 940-foot tower on a base on Greenwich and Jay. / 24 comments
There are some plans afoot for the storefronts along Greenwich at Independence Plaza, many of which have been shuttered since 2014. / 5 comments
The elementary school will be able to stay at Independence Plaza, at least for a few more years. / 4 comments
Plus: Underground lounge in the works for 1803; rally for P.S. 150, which is being turned into a gym for Independence Plaza residents; apocalyptic art exhibit; Invisalign ad shoot today.
Plus: Barge company threatens more intrusive ads; politicians push to pause and restart the jail plan; Oscar de la Renta designers live in Tribeca; NBA player(s) appear to have bought on Walker; de Blasio blames others for poor planning; 88 White history. / 2 comments
Plus: Street closure for a private party; actors' union bake sale to protest Tribeca ad agency; Soho salon hosting a talk about Jane Freeman's miniatures; Preschool of Sciences update; a cautionary tale. / 17 comments
Now that Independence Plaza's owners have declined to renew the lease for a school and a supermarket, perhaps they'll tell us what exactly they have planned for the strip. / 56 comments
Plus: More on the efforts to extend P.S. 150's stay in Tribeca; meeting on 9/11 health effects; new buildings getting fully designed interiors; Battery Park City resiliency budget.
According to a source in the real-estate business, "transformative" plans are in the works for the entire complex—and the retail isn't likely to come back on the market for at least five years. / 7 comments
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
Plus: Independence Plaza North rep on the Greenwich Street sidewalk construction; Pret a Manger on Chambers appears open; 3 World Trade Center continues to get glassed; the plazas flanking the Oculus; where to celebrate National Patrón Papi Day.
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow