Category Archives: Real estate

Safer street crossings in North BPC to be installed this month

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Editor

Click map for full screen Update: July 5, 2012 By Steven Greer The Community Board meeting on July 3rd provided an update on the traffic signal work on Murray Street and North End Avenue. The city DOT will install a … Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs’ Conrad Hotel disappoints the community

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Editor

July 6, 2012 By Steven Greer The new Conrad Hotel was written up by The New York Times in an article titled “It’s a Goldman World”. In it, a long-time resident of Battery Park, Rosalie Joseph, complained, “(The Conrad and … Continue reading →

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The people have voted: “Bring quality music to the Conrad Hotel”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor

The results of our survey are in. Ideally, if the business model made sense, our viewers liked the idea of a high-quality jazz and performing arts venue to go into one of the remaining retail spots of the Conrad Hotel, … Continue reading →

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NY Times reviews the Goldman Sachs canopy: A Canopy as Social Cathedral

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Editor

The New York Times has an architectural review of the glass canopy that covers the alley (North End Way). Click here for the story. “That’s the power of architecture. I’ve stopped by on different days, morning and evening. Cafe tables … Continue reading →

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Serious problems at Gateway Plaza and BPCA does nothing

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Editor

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The Broadsheet gets it wrong on Pier A

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Editor

May 30, 2012 The local advertising flier stated today that Pier A was “on schedule” and part of a citywide waterfront redevelopment program. The CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwtiz, was the source for the quote. In fact, Pier A … Continue reading →

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Meeting of Gateway Plaza stakeholders draws strong turnout

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Editor

In full screen 1080i HD May 17, 2012 By Steven Greer A meeting of the residents of Gateway Plaza and elected officials drew a strong turnout. The main topic was the inadequate outdated windows in the units that drive large … Continue reading →

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Restaurant food trash still a problem attracting rats

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Editor

April 16, 2012 A surgeon and his wife who live in 2 River Terraces asked BatteryPark.TV to assist them with a trash problem. The neighboring French bakery, Le Pain Quotidien, leaves food trash on the sidewalk, sometimes open loaves of … Continue reading →

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The lunatics are on the grass

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Editor

April 14, 2012  By Steven Greer Saturday was a stunningly beautiful, blue sky, 70 degree day in Battery Park, but the West Thames Park grass field was still not opened despite having been ready for months. All of the grass … Continue reading →

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The real reasons Asphalt Green is delayed by six months and counting

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Editor

April 10, 2012  By Steven Greer At the recent Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) town hall meeting, CEO Gayle Horwitz blamed the city for the long delays in opening of the Asphalt Green community center. She said that building inspectors … Continue reading →

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Why is Pier A delayed? Follow the money

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Editor

January 5, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD We had an interesting conversation with The New York Times reporter, Patrick McGeehan, who has covered Pier A and the Maritime Building for years. Unbeknownst to many, the BPCA is seeking a bizarre … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV gets results: PEPs address several problems

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Editor

March 25, 2012 In collaboration with BatteryPark.TV, the park ranger PEPs have been effectively dealing with several problems plaguing the area. PEP Captain Falcon wrote: Dear Sir, We thank you for your email regarding noise/dog barking. We expect you may … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor

WTC towers becoming part of the skyline (Click images to enlarge) (more…)

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Is it better to rent or buy?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Editor

February 11, 2012 The New York Times has an excellent interactive calculator to determine whether it is better to rent or buy an apartment. Essentially, at New York City prices and taxes, it is far better to rent. The graphic … Continue reading →

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Port Authority Called ‘Dysfunctional’ as Trade Center Costs Rise

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Editor

By CHARLES V. BAGLI The New York Times Published: February 7, 2012 The estimated cost of rebuilding the World Trade Center has grown to at least $14.8 billion, up from $11 billion in 2008, according to an audit commissioned by … Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs delivers with Shake Shack

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/Fp8VQpvq-A4 June 4, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD Goldman Sachs might be on the road to redemption. After taking away the neighborhood gym, there is finally evidence of betterment to the local community. One of Danny Meyer’s high-end, ultra healthy … Continue reading →

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The Two Towers

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Editor

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Goldman Sachs transforms BPC from a Staten Island annex vibe into the new Tribeca

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Editor

January 10, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Battery Park City, since its formation in the early 70’s, has always been viewed by most New Yorkers as more of a Staten Island annex rather than a true part of Manhattan, and … Continue reading →

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Tunnel from WTC to Winter Garden progressing

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Editor

January 16, 2012 The tunnel being constructed to go from the World Trade Center, under West Street, to the Brookfield Properties Winter Garden atrium is nearing completion. An inspector on the site said that the new glass structure overtop of … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA Pier A renovation delayed a year with cost overruns

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Editor

January 4, 2012 by Steven Greer, MD Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) CEO Gayle Horwitz made a surprise appearance at the Community Board 1 (CB1) last night to deliver an update on the various BPCA construction projects underway. Recall, CB1 … Continue reading →

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