And it looks cool. Plus: The Tunnel to Towers race once again annoys residents; mysterious photo in a Duane Street window; trove of old Tribeca photos; skyscraper mashup; new Seaport building. / 18 comments
A one-bedroom for $4,575,000?! Plus: City backtracks on its secret demolition plan for historic Seaport buildings; man pulled from river off Pier 26; Fleet Week started today; theft at Patron of the New; review of City Hall restaurant concert.
Another chain restaurant on a street with four big high-end residential developments in the works.
Plus: Le District opening timeline; tour three Cass Gilbert buildings; Woolworth Building tour deal; Tribeca Family Festival lineup; amazing African structures; two intriguing shows at Taymour Grahne; a "before" shot of Brookfield Place. / 5 comments
Plus: Photos from the topping out of 30 Park Place; Bloomberg TV's Stephanie Ruhle; man commits suicide at federal courthouse; Queen Mary model moved; fashion blogger. / 3 comments
Plus: The Hideaway in the Seaport prepares to open for real; rebuilding Brooklyn Banks skate park; Woolworth Building storefronts; public art at Foley Square and the James hotel. / 1 comment
Plus: Visiting David Gage String Instrument Repair; two new fashion boutiques in the South Street Seaport; Woolworth Building lobby tours.
"The wood blinds are constantly closed, and there is a stylized 'W' above the door." —B.
Plus: Eataly tests signage at 4 World Trade Center; St. Nicholas Church adds "National Shrine" to its name; Halloween pop-ups.
Plus: Republican candidate files ethical complaint against Sheldon Silver; merchandise made in Detroit; weekend of open artists' studios; should Peck Slip be a park or a plaza?
Plus: The Chambers Street subway station is gross; Gibney Dance's new space; Church Street Tavern and its speakeasy.
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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor