TriBeCa

Artists colonised this Lower Manhattan hood in the 70s and 80s, turning the once-neglected TriBeCa (triangle below Canal Street) into a boho hotbed of creativity, and with it came the restoration of its singular style of heritage architecture. TriBeCa is bordered by Canal Street to the north, Vesey Street to the south, Broadway to the east, and the Hudson River to the west; a menagerie neighbourhood known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings and vibrant atmosphere.

Once a merchant powerhouse, TriBeCa's architecture is a distinctive blend of cast-iron buildings with ornate facades and tall portal columns, loft warehouses and fabulous redbrick buildings. Landmarks include the Woolworth Building, the AT&T Long Lines Building and the New York Law School. These iconic structures showcase a range of architectural styles, from Gothic Revival to Art Deco, and serve as reminders of the neighbourhood's rich history and cultural significance. TriBeCa continues to attract new architecture, including the Greenwich Street Project, designed by architect Winka Dubbeldam and Tribeca Summit, a luxury condominium building designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern.

TriBeCa's most notable resident is the Hollywood actor Robert De Nero, born and raised in Nolita. In 2002, De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff created the TriBeCa Film Festival. The actor also is behind the celebrity haunt The Greenwich Hotel - built using the heritage New York red brick and filled with artworks from his artist father. 

As the original artists have moved on, TriBeCa manages to maintain the artistic edge with a plethora of independent brands, making this Design District a throbbing destination for those keen to bag a piece of artwork, one-off fashion labels, bespoke shoes, furnishings and lighting or just browsing in one of the countless pop-up stores. The art scene in TriBeCa remains dynamic, diverse and deeply ingrained in the neighbourhood’s identity. Galleries like the Postmasters Gallery, R & Company, and Alexander and Bonin feature works by both emerging and established artists, providing a platform for creativity and expression. Tribeca Art Night, held quarterly, is a neighbourhood-wide event that celebrates the local art scene and invites visitors to explore galleries, studios and creative spaces throughout Tribeca. 

Dotted throughout its streets, murals, sculptures, installations and interactive artworks contribute to TriBeCa's creative atmosphere - including the "Sunbather" sculpture by Swiss-born Peter Regli and the "Collective Actions" mural by Tristan Eaton.

Despite gentrification, TriBeCa remains enigmatic, in bed with the creative set and fosters artists, filmmakers, writers, architects, maverick chefs and designers - a NYC hood of legacy and charisma.