Sunday, April 28, 2013
[Updated] Oh, the Hyatt Union Square is open
Five-plus years in the making!
And I swear it didn't look open yesterday... Last we heard they were opening May 1. But they are now accepting reservations! And I saw people bringing luggage in and all that kind of hotel stuff here on Fourth Avenue and East 13th Street...
Updated:
Apologies — We were wrong. The restaurant with the crazy bed frame installation won't be open for a few more weeks... They are currently just serving coffee.
Checked out a room online... rates start at $459.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Through the years with the sunlight-blocking Hyatt Union Square, opening Nov. 15
East 10th Street, 10:20 a.m., April 28
Prepping for Cheap Trick on the Bowery
This morning around 9, the first truck rolled up to the John Varvatos store on the Bowery... to start preparing for tonight's Cheap Trick show ... where the band is celebrating the 35th anniversary of "At Budokan."
This area promises to get a lot more active as the day progresses... the NYPD already posted No Parking signs... so move that cart.
Deluxe boxset tickets were going for $500 tonight.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Noted
East Ninth Street and First Avenue this afternoon... via EVG regular William Klayer...
Anyone?
And another shot via Janko Puls ...
[Updated] Looking at the Astor Place Citi Bikes docking station
... that arrived Tuesday... Via an EV Grieve Vine...
I recommend muting this... and don't stare at it for too long... ... I removed the Vine ... and replaced it with photos...
Citi Bike docking station magically arrives overnight on E. 2nd. St.
Ah! @BennyPack reports that a Citi Bikes docking station was there waiting this morning on the southeast corner of Avenue C and Second Street. Anyone else wake up to a docking station in front of their building or street?
Noted
EVG reader Galwegian notes that someone is not impressed with one of those dumb surveys that you've been seeing around the last month or so ... this one on Avenue B near East Second Street...
Papaya Dog back open
Meant to note that Papaya Dog on First Avenue and East 14th Street is back open after a brief bout with the DOH earlier this week. Violations included "Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations," among other things you may not want to know about.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Tonight in Tompkins Square Park
Workers spotted clearing out East Sixth Street synagogue awaiting condofication
Last we heard, there were still plans afoot to convert the Congregation Mezritch Synagogue at 415 E. Sixth St. into condos. The historic building in the new landmark district is in bad shape and the congregation has apparently dwindled.
Last month, CB3's Landmarks Subcommittee heard a proposal about the renovations, which include a penthouse addition and an elevator. Synagogue leaders reportedly signed a 99-year lease with East River Partners worth some $1.2 million.
The committee tabled the discussion for another meeting, as DNAinfo's Serena Solomon reported. (The proposal was set to go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission on April 9. We never heard what transpired at that meeting.)
There still aren't any permits on file with the city related to the latest project. Meanwhile, several readers have noted activity here between First Avenue and Avenue A... this afternoon, EVG reader Stephanie spotted workers removing items from the synagogue...
Yesterday, a resident complained to the city that: "ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION BEING PERFORMED WITHOUT VALID PERMIT."
According to the DOB, when an inspector arrived for a second visit, "ACCESS DENIED BY MALE AT GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCE DOOR."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Play spot the potential penthouse atop the East Village synagogue
Last month, CB3's Landmarks Subcommittee heard a proposal about the renovations, which include a penthouse addition and an elevator. Synagogue leaders reportedly signed a 99-year lease with East River Partners worth some $1.2 million.
The committee tabled the discussion for another meeting, as DNAinfo's Serena Solomon reported. (The proposal was set to go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission on April 9. We never heard what transpired at that meeting.)
There still aren't any permits on file with the city related to the latest project. Meanwhile, several readers have noted activity here between First Avenue and Avenue A... this afternoon, EVG reader Stephanie spotted workers removing items from the synagogue...
Yesterday, a resident complained to the city that: "ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION BEING PERFORMED WITHOUT VALID PERMIT."
According to the DOB, when an inspector arrived for a second visit, "ACCESS DENIED BY MALE AT GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCE DOOR."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Play spot the potential penthouse atop the East Village synagogue
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