Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

Despite alleged setbacks from a busted water pipe back in January, luxury living at 108 Ludlow (aka 100 Delancey) is inching ever closer to a reality. Since that time, the “lobby” discarded its well-worn pajamas, as it were, and is almost completely dressed.

Last month, we received a scare after seeing crews unloading debris into a dumpster outside 87 Rivington Street.  At the time, it seemed that all signs pointed to demolition – the yellow box with RO drawn on shuttered gates, boarded windows, and constant site activity.  However, freshly renewed DOB permits issued a few weeks ago [...]

Today, during the third consecutive day of rain and gale-force winds, the Lower East Side is a flooded umbrella cemetery.  The skeletal remains of umbrellas litter the streets – most are upturned and in precarious positions near garbage cans, or in the middle of traffic.  Herewith, a few choice snapshots of the carnage.

Add one more to the growing list of TrustoCorp faux signs popping up throughout the Lower East Side.  This “locals only” traffic sign was strategically positioned outside Max Fish on Ludlow.

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Regardless of the season, gamblers generally tend to congregate outside the OTB outpost on Delancey.  They are usually civil, pacing back and forth, talking shop, and discussing their wagers.  Nothing crazy.  But every now and again, there is a scene.  On this particular occasion, the NYPD responded to a drowsy drunkard sleeping at the foot [...]

Not too long ago, we were rustling through a collection of old photographs, and stumbled upon this gem.  While the row of Delancey retail was being demolished to eventually make way for the Ludlow Residence, this Baby Ruth ghost advertisement was clearly visible at street level.  As was the SACE (aka Dash Snow) tag just [...]