[111 Varick Street in January 2013, via Google Streetview]Yet another parking garage will bite the dust to make way for apartments. This one is located at the corner of Varick and Broome streets in Hudson Square, an area currently seeing a lot of development thanks to a recent rezoning, so it's no surprise that owner Madigan Development wants to cash in. The Real Deal and New York YIMBY report that plans were filed with the Department of Buildings for a 15-story, 49-unit building. The Stephen B. Jacobs Group is the architect of record, and it's not clear yet if the apartments will be rentals or condos. But considering the neighborhood and the fact that units will average 1,254 square feet, our money is on condos—even though the site faces the entrance to the Holland Tunnel.The first flo... 05/12/2015

[All renderings via DDG]   DDG's protuberance-bearing project at 12 Warren Street isn't just a random stack of boxes. Tribeca Citizen spotted complete renderings for the project on DDG's website, which show that the facade will be clad mostly with bluestone, and those protuberances are meant to evoke the natural uneven stacking of bluestone—in other words, the building is supposed to to look like a pile of rocks. The top portion of the 12-story building is new construction, while the bottom is a conversion of a former factory. There will be triplex, duplex, and full-floor homes, and many will have private outdoor space. 02/20/2015

56 Leonard Street unit 23A-EAST IN CONTRACT This is a sky-view North East corner THREE bedroom THREE and Half bath with two balconies and luxious master bedroom separate from 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. North and East exposures and two private balconies. ASKING PRICE $6,400,000.00 The ceiling is 11 foot with sun-drenched floor-to-ceiling windows provide great sunlight and stunning open city views including midtown spires. Windowed five-fixture master bath of travertine and marble with radiant heated floors. Appalachian solid White Oak flooring throughout the residence, 4-pipe heating and cooling system for year-round multi-zone climate control. Washer/ dryer.  Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, Balcony, Full city view, Partial river view, Floors - hardwood, Light - excellent, ... 06/14/2013

Fast Feng Shui Tip to address your Front Entrance by Feng Shui LI When a Feng Shui consultant provides a one on one session or if your doing your own book research remember this. Follow the principles of Feng Shui while at the same time fusing together your own personality into the changes you make.  Here is a creative way to address the inside of your front entrance with Feng Shui.  The element recommend near the front door is water you can use an actual water fountain OR... anything that is associated with the element of water SUCH as.... a Bogie Board or Surf Board table Rug or throw rug that has an accent of blue in it (even a blue/green blend) Oars from your boat images of the ocean, sea shells, etc.. Another element recommended by the front door are plants, silk or real if you use... 03/10/2013

A Global landmark designed by Herzog & de Meuron Cascading sculpted surfaces and sparkling glass Herzog & de Meuron custom design inside and out Master Bath custom-designed by Herzog & de Meuron Secondary Bath with marble mosaic tile walls Simmering 75 -foot lap pool and hot tub Library lounge: Custom fireplace, granite walls 25-seat Theatre with private terrace An original Anish Kapoor sculpture at 56 Leonard 56 Leonard in Tribeca Now Selling! Ranging in price from a 2BR for $3.625 million to a 4BR penthouse for $28 million. 03/02/2013

New Tribeca condos are available for purchase at Tribeca Townhomes in Manhattan Apartments Real Estate. These unique Tribeca Real Estate listings are available in a LEED certified, eco-friendly building. Every Tribeca Townhomes condo was designed with green materials. The units are both luxurious and energy efficient. 10/25/2012

Manhattan Loft Market Loft pricing was up from both last quarter and one year ago. Loft median price increased 17% from a year ago and 4% from last quarter to $1.785 million due to median price gains in the 1,000-1,500 and 2,000-2,500 square foot ranges. Average price per square foot went unchanged from Fourth Quarter 2011 but increased 4% from a year ago to $1,183. In the over 2,500 square foot loft market, median price dropped 21% from a year ago and 31% from last quarter. Data from First Quarter 2012 Currently there are approximately 400 active loft listings for sale throughout Manhattan. They range from $600,000 for a 1200 square foot walk-up in Harlem to a 10,911 square foot 19 room, 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath Penthouse at The Muitions Building in Tribeca for $28 million. As always, I wil... 04/06/2012