Category Archives: Real estate

Peter Poulakakos’ Nightlife Venture at 146 Bowery

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Editor

August 13, 2013- A blog is reporting that Peter Poulakakos is looking to get into the nightclub business on Bowery Street. The Poulakakos is in the process of expanding immensely into Battery Park City with Pier A and a huge … Continue reading →

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USHG might not be the juicer for new Brookfield Equinox gym

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

Update August 1, 2013- Danny Meyer’s Unions Square Hospitality Group has not yet signed on to be the provider of juices and sandwiches at this Equinox, despite having such deals with other Equinox gyms. A USHG spokeserson replied, “We are … Continue reading →

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NYMEX building secretly burning something

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

August 4, 2013- Yesterday, a viewer sent us a short video of black smoke coming from the roof of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) Building by the Irish memorial and Conrad Hotel. We dismissed it as a non-story. Then … Continue reading →

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Lights on at Pier A

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Editor

BPCA misses deadline for turning over Pier A to Poulakakos Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A Poulakakos run food market coming to WFC (more…)

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BPCA discusses spending on infrastructure for hurricane defenses

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Editor

July 30, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The BPCA board met today, and for the first time hinted at how it will spend the billion dollars it will raise in new bonds this year. Plans are underway to begin … Continue reading →

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Durst pulls support NID-tax

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Editor

June 27, 2013- File this under “Told you so”. DowntownTV has been the only local news source to accurately comment on the waning support for the NID-tax. Today, it was reported in “Capital new York” that the chief proponent, Douglas … Continue reading →

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Brookfield finally admits “Coming in 2014”

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Editor

July 18, 2013- To no one’s surprise, Brookfield has given up on the opening date of 2013 for Brookfield Place. Battle of the restaurants: Goldman Sachs v Brookfield Place (more…)

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Chutzpah cycle makes a last stand

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Editor

July , 2013- We admit, this was pretty funny. The chutzpah cycle sends a final message. July 4, 2013- At the July 2nd CB1 meeting, BPCA spokesperson  Matt Monahan confirmed that the authority is finally removing the personal-use bike rack … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: HRPT defies CB1 on Pier 26

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

July 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the stealth plans of the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and that the designs were not approved by any Community Board 1 resolution. Since our reporting, the newly … Continue reading →

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The stealth new Pier 26 restaurant

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Update June 12, 2013- The Tribeca CB1 met tonight and the Hudson River Park Trust CEO, Madelyn Wils, was supposed to deliver an update on the mysterious Pier 26. However, she was “called to Albany” and could not attend. Also … Continue reading →

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Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

(Center, Bob Townley who runs Manhattan Youth, From Clockwise: Former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, Former President/CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, BPCA senior executive Anne Fenton, Community Board 1 Chair, Katherine McVay Hughes, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Community … Continue reading →

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Brookfield should buy the Gateway Plaza parking garage and replace it

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Editor

Opinion June 20, 2013- By Steven E. Greer When the LeFrak-owned Gateway Plaza went off the Mitchell-Lama rent stabilization program several years ago, it made it possible for LeFrak to sell the property. It has been rumored that neighboring Brookfield … Continue reading →

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Minimalist Financial District Skyscraper Wins Landmark Status

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Editor

June 27, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “FINANCIAL DISTRICT — The 51-story glass and aluminum skyscraper at 140 Broadway — perhaps best known as the soaring, black Financial District tower with the massive red cube sculpture at its base — is … Continue reading →

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Durst botches the name of WTC Tower 1

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Editor

June 24, 2013- If you have trouble saying the name of the most important skyscraper in the world, you are not alone. What once was called The Freedom Tower is undergoing a branding change before it opens. The Durst corporation … Continue reading →

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BPCA shows no enthusiasm for West Thames bridge

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

Update June 18, 2013- By Steven Greer The BPCA met today. The West Thames bridge was downplayed once again by the BPCA, with Chairman Mehiel only saying, “Nothing new to report….we’ll see how that goes” May 24, 2013– By Steven … Continue reading →

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Will the BPCA be insured for the next hurricane?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Editor

June 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the June 18th BPCA board meeting, a lengthy discussing ensued about whether the authority would be properly insured for the next storm flood, and how much insurance should be purchased. Interestingly, after … Continue reading →

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The entire apartment building at 22 River Terrace for sale

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

June 13, 2013- the Real Estate Weekly is reporting, “Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed to sell 22 River Terrace, a luxury residential building at the convergence of Battery Park City’s north neighborhood and Tribeca.” Editor’s note: We believe that … Continue reading →

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Hudson River Park Trust should be converted into an “authority” like the BPCA

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor

Update March 20, 2013 In response to our essay, below, politicians got off the fence and have decidedly spoken out against allowing residential building within the Hudson River Park. According to local news, “Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, who the only local … Continue reading →

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It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open.

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Editor

June 15, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open, and it is probably the biggest and best constructed community center int he country. The facility opened with ample interest from the community. (more…)

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Gateway Plaza outdoor pool to opens

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Editor

May 13, 2013- The Gateway Plaza newly renovated pool, which was converted from an enclosed dingy chlorine smelling location to a nicer outdoor pool, with grass, will open May 25th, if all goes well. The recent storm knocked a large … Continue reading →

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