The sidewalk bridge at 187 Franklin will be taken down this week, and the Unhistoric Townhouse will be fully revealed. / 8 comments
If you walk by to check it out yourself, note the way the oblique windows catch the reflections of various buildings—and how the effect changes as you move. / 15 comments
The workers have pulled away some of the mesh in order to install one of the lacy metal balconies. / 9 comments
The new building at 187 Franklin is looking crazy-in-a-good-way: Check out photos taken behind the construction netting, including a few of the interior. / 2 comments
Plus: Water Street arcade plan approved by the City Planning Commission; By Suzette creperie has reopened; neat plywood treatment; Black Burger on Franklin. / 1 comment
"We should celebrate this project," said a Landmarks Preservation Commission member in 2011. "Everything is familiar and yet nothing is familiar.… This is smart architecture as well as delirious architecture." / 2 comments
Hope that's the case then. I would have expected to see cameras put up on every inbound street corner bordering... — Thanks / Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board
A beautifully written piece about an even more beautiful family. — Jennifer / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
In each of our careers, you can usually only count on one hand the truly special people you meet and... — Michael / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
May he rest with the angels. — Native / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
What a lovely piece about a lovely person. Thanks so much. — Bob / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
Dear Peter My sweet cousin, I still can’t believe how this happened to you. You was such a wonderful person,... — Domizia / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
We’re sad to see another great local spot leave the Tribeca area! For another building to just sit with no... — Belle of the ball / Belle Reve will close at the end of this month