1) West Soho: Despite Community Board 2's opposition to his planned 45 story condo/hotel, the Donald is of course moving ahead. A tipster emails, "In the past two days there has been changes at the parking lot where Trump's Soho tower is scheduled to go (corner of Varick and Spring). First the car elevators were removed. Over the course of today, the place closed and all the cars are gone. It's just an empty lot now. Looks like they are moving forward." Trump 1, World 0. [CurbedWire Inbox]
2) New Trump City: More from the World of Trump, as the Wire receives a juicy press release from his flacks at Rubenstein PR informing us of a deal with Telkonet/NuVisions to provide Trump residents with access to "free Wi-Fi service in common areas of each property, public parks and large geographic areas throughout New York City." Why? Donald tells us his "residents expect the ultimate in high-end services and amenities" and this is "perfect amenity for our Trump properties." Trump that! [CurbedWire Inbox]
3) Williamsburg: Reports a special Curbed correspondent, 'i heard TCO for 55 Berry was issued yesterday, notices are going out today and first closings should happen by month-end." [CurbedWire Inbox]