The Nolitan Fully Exposed
This image has been archived or removed.
Ladies and gentlemen, behold the bare broadside of The Nolitan at 30 Kenmare Street, Little Italy’s latest trendy hotel monstrosity. The last remnants of scaffolding and rotten plywood are no longer in the picture. Just some odds-and-ends sidewalk fencing.
This image has been archived or removed.
So we now have full frontal views of the eight-story structure, which unmistakably carries a two-face personality. The Harvey Dent of buildings, if you will. One half is more conservative in its approach with street-exposed balconies and a fair mixture of glass. The other half lives on the edge with its Tetris-like windows and slatted siding. Flip a coin!
This image has been archived or removed.
The Nolitan is slated to open in November, but so far, rooms are booked through the end of the month. There is no availability until early December. In the meantime, the hotel is stocking up on its merchandising efforts – playing cards, frisbees, and skateboards. Also, free t-shirts for those staying during the ambiguous “grand opening” period. Moichandising, moichandising!
This image has been archived or removed.
As discussed back in August, the quaint stretch of Kenmare Street is amidst a transitional period. It’s the newest “it” spot, which is simply a euphemism for a gold rush of epic proportions. And the scene is already crowded. Travertine, Kenmare, and Village Tart are already heavy contenders. Oh, this is just the beginning…
Recent Stories
Homeless Shelter for Chinatown Elderly Planned for East Broadway
Following a trend set during the pandemic, a former Chinatown hotel will soon be reborn as a homeless shelter. Nonprofits Asian Americans for Equality and Care for the Homeless have partnered to create the new “Safe Haven” facility, located in the former Hotel 91 on East Broadway. According to its FAQ mailer, the new safe […]
LES Father Charged in Toddler Son’s Death After Drugs Found in System
Police arrested a Lower East Side man yesterday in connection with the death of his 22-month-old son who had drugs in his system, according to the NYPD. The city’s medical examiner determined last month that the toddler – Charles Rosa-Velloso – suffered acute intoxication from fentanyl and cocaine. Police subsequently ruled it a homicide. Now, […]
Appeals Court Overturns Restraining Order that Halted East River Park Resiliency Work
The community-led effort to permanently halt destruction of East River Park for coastal resilience took a major blow this week. An appellate court ruled Tuesday that the $1.45 billion project can move forward after a month-long hiatus. On Tuesday, the Appellate Division, First Department upheld the lower court’s decision, and overturned the temporary restraining in […]
Delivery Worker Slashed and Mugged in Ridge Street Condo
A food delivery worker on the job was slashed across the face Sunday evening while in the elevator of a luxury condo building on Ridge Street, according to police. The unidentified victim, a 29-year-old man, had been in the elevator of 78 Ridge Street (Ridge Street Residences nee River Ridge Condo) when he was approached by […]
Under Community Pressure, City Moves to Renovate Rivington Playground
As Sara D. Roosevelt Park continues its steady descent, area stakeholders are pushing to rehabilitate a key playground in the northern section of the park to stave off the danger element. The Rivington Street Playground, situated across from the M’finda Kalunga Garden, is next on the docket for a refresh, much in the same way […]
