281 East Broadway, detail
281 East Broadway via Google Streetview.
281 East Broadway
281 East Broadway via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 276-286 Grand Street
276-286 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
284 Grand Street
284 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
284 Grand Street, unoccupied
284 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 284-286 Grand Street
284-286 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
488 Greenwich Street
488 Greenwich Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 503-519 Grand Street
503-519 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
(r. to l.) 503-519 Grand Street, streetscape
503-519 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
504 Canal Street, detail
504 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
504 Canal Street
504 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
506 Canal Street
506 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
506 Canal Street, façade
506 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
506 Canal Street
506 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
506 Canal Street, detail
506 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
508 Canal Street
508 Canal Street via Google Streetview.
509 Grand Street
509 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
517 Grand Street, detail
517 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
517 Grand Street
517 Grand Street via Google Streetview.
651 Washington Street
These ca. 1829 houses were landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension I proposed by Village Preservation in 2006. 651 Washington Street via Google Streetview.
653 Washington Street
These ca. 1829 houses were landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension I proposed by Village Preservation in 2006. 653 Washington Street via Google Streetview.
288 Hudson Street, outline
Shows the outline of a long-ago demolished early Federal style house, likely built in 1820 along with the surviving neighbor at 284 Hudson Street. The site has still not been built upon. 288 Hudson Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 502, 504, 506, 508 Canal Street, 1998
Now landmarked, these houses date to from between 1819 and 1841.
(l. to r.) 488, 486 Greenwich Street
Built 1823, these are 2 of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as an individual landmarks in 2007. 486-488 Greenwich Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 486-488 Greenwich Street
Built 1823, these are 2 of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as an individual landmarks in 2007. 486-488 Greenwich Street via Google Streetview.
394 West Street
These ca. 1848 houses were landmarked as part of the Weehawken Street Historic District proposed by Village Preservation in 2006. 394 West Street via Google Streetview.
271 Bleecker Street
This ca. 1835 house was landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) proposed by Village Preservation in 2010. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, they were also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 271 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
262 Bleecker Street
One of three ca. 1833 houses, no. 262 Bleecker was landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) proposed by Village Preservation in 2010. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, they were also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 262 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 262, 264, 266 Bleecker Street
These ca. 1833 houses were landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) proposed by Village Preservation in 2010. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, they were also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 262 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
View from Washington Square Arch
Much if this area south of Washington Square was landmarked in 2013 and 2016 as part of the South Village and Sullivan Thompson Historic Districts proposed and fought for by Village Preservation, and the area was listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places as a result of VP’s efforts in 2013.
Union Square, Luchows
Present-day via Google Streetview.
South side of Bleecker Street between Bowery and Elizabeth
These buildings were landmarked with Village Preservation’s support as part of the NoHo East Historic District in 2003. Via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 131 MacDougal Street, Provincetown Playhouse at 133 MacDougal Street, 39 1/2 Washington Sq. So.
Village Preservation got the 1829 rowhouse at 131 MacDougal Street individually landmarked in 2004, and the 1889 French Flats at 39 1/2 Washington Sq. So. and their surroundings (incl. 131 MacDougal) landmarked as part of the South Village Historic District in 2013, and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places also in 2013. Over Village Preservation’s […]
East side of Washington Street north of Gansevoort Street
This row of Meatpacking buildings were built in the 1880s by John Jacob Astor III and altered to their current height in 1940. Village Preservation got these and surrounding buildings landmarked in 2003 as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District, and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2007. Washington Street via […]
Northeast side of Bleecker Street, south of Cornelia Street
Village Preservation got this entire blockfront, largely consisting of altered ca. 1830 rowhouses, landmarked in 2010 as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 2010, and got the buildings listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
392 West Street
Village Preservation got this 1834 wooden house landmarked in 2006 as part of the Weehawken Street Historic District. 392 West Street via Google Streetview.
237 Bleecker Street
Village Preservation proposed and successfully fought for landmark designation of this ca. 1835 wooden building as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 2010, and got the building listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 237 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
233 Bleecker Street
Village Preservation proposed and successfully fought for landmark designation of this ca. 1822 wooden building as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 2010, and got the building listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 233 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
203 Prince Street
This 1834 house was individually landmarked in 1974. In 2016 Village Preservation was able to get it and its surroundings landmarked as part of the Sullivan-Thompson Historic District, and listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places in 2013. 203 Prince Street via Google Streetview.
131 Charles Street
Village Preservation was able to get this perfectly intact 1834 federal style rowhouse, which was individually landmarked in 1966, landmarked along with dozens of surrounding buildings as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension we proposed and fought for in 2006. In 2022 VP also successfully fought off approvals for an application to drastically alter the […]
102 Bedford Street
The West Village landmark also know as “Twin Peaks” was originally built as a rowhouse around 1830 and expanded and modified into its current “Swiss Chalet” form in 1925. In 2017 Village Preservation protested incorrectly issued permits by the Landmarks Preservation Commission allowing a new corporate owner of the iconic landmark to paint it a […]
181 Sullivan Street
This ca. 1834 rowhouse housed the Sullivan Street Playhouse, where ‘The Fantasticks,’ the longest running play in history, was performed. Over Village Preservation’s objections, the building was demolished in the early 2000s. In 2013 VP was able to get this area landmarked as part of the South Village Historic District — too late to save this […]
52 West 8th Street
Since 1970, this building has housed Electric Lady Studios, the first artist-run recording studio, built and founded by Jimi Hendrix. It was landmarked in 1969 as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District. 52 West 8th Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to. r.) 42, 40 Bedford Street
These 1835-36 houses, built as part of a row and originally identical, were altered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were landmarked along with their surroundings in 2010 as a result of Village Preservation’s campaign and proposal for a South Village Historic District, as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich […]
40-42 Leroy Street
These two 1836-37 houses were landmarked along with their surroundings in 2010 as a result of Village Preservation’s campaign and proposal for a South Village Historic District, as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District, and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013 as a result of VP’s […]
36 East Third Street
This 1835-36 Greek Revival house is part of a row of similar houses where were landmarked along with much of their surroundings in 2012 as part of the East Village/Lower East Side Historic District for which Village Preservation advocated. 36 East Third Street via Google Streetview.
35 Cooper Square
Village Preservation joined with fellow neighborhood and preservation organizations to campaign for landmark designation of this ca. 1825 house, the oldest survivor on Cooper Square. Unfortunately, over our protests, it was demolished in 2011. 35 Cooper Square via Google Streetview.
30 Leroy Street
This was built ca. 1835 as single family Greek Revival rowhouses, but had a third story added in the 1920s. It was landmarked along with its surroundings as a result of Village Preservation’s campaign and proposal for a South Village Historic District, as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District in […]
20 St. Marks Place
This 1832 house known as the Daniel Leroy house was once one of the grandest residences in Manhattan. It was designated an individual landmark in 1969. 20 St. Marks Place via Google Streetview.
20 St. Marks Place, detail
This 1832 house known as the Daniel Leroy house was once one of the grandest residences in Manhattan. It was designated an individual landmark in 1969. 20 St. Marks Place via Google Streetview.
20 St. Marks Place, window detail
This 1832 house known as the Daniel Leroy house was once one of the grandest residences in Manhattan. It was designated an individual landmark in 1969. 20 St. Marks Place via Google Streetview.
Ghost of former 1830 house at 22 Bond Street
This house had been demolished by 1940 and replaced with the two story industrial building visible in the bottom of the image, which was demolished in the early 2000s. The site has been partly built upon but the outline of the former house is currently still visible. This and surrounding buildings were landmarked as part […]
(l. to r.) 19, 17, and 15 King Street
These three houses were built jointly in 1826 and once all looked like no. 15 and 17. They and their surroundings were landmarked in 1966 as part of the Charlton-King-VanDam Historic District. 15-19 King Street via Google Streetview.
440 West 15th Street
This 1893 structure was built by William Waldorf Astor to house a fleet of electric cars for the Nabisco Factory and headquarters across the street (now Chelsea Market). Village Preservation proposed and secured landmark designation for this and surrounding buildings as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District in 2003, and got the buildings and district listed […]
(l. to r.) 10-18 Gay Street
14 Gay Street was landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 1969, and made famous by author Ruth McKenna, who lived in the basement apartment and described her time there in the book and film “My Sister Eileen,” which became the basis for the Broadway show and movie “Wonderful Town.” In 2022 […]
(l. to r.) 12, 14, 16 Gay Street
14 Gay Street was landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 1969, and made famous by author Ruth McKenna, who lived in the basement apartment and described her time there in the book and film “My Sister Eileen,” which became the basis for the Broadway show and movie “Wonderful Town.” In 2022 […]
17 King Street
Built in 1826, this house and its surroundings were landmarked in 1966 as part of the Charlton-King-VanDam Historic District. 17 King Street via Google Streetview.
129 MacDougal Street, detail
Built in 1828-29, it is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. The house is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, individually designated in 2004 and also designated as part as of the South Village Historic District […]
129 MacDougal Street, door
Built in 1828-29, it is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. The house is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, individually designated in 2004 and also designated as part as of the South Village Historic District […]
129 MacDougal Street, window
Built in 1828-29, it is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. The house is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, individually designated in 2004 and also designated as part as of the South Village Historic District […]
134 Sullivan Street
These 1826-27 and 1841-42 houses were landmarked as part of the Sullivan Thompson Historic District (proposed by Village Preservation) in 2013. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, they were also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 134 Sullivan Street via Google Streetview.
114 Sullivan Street
Built in 1832, this house was landmarked as part of Sullivan Thompson Historic District (proposed by Village Preservation) in 2013. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, it was also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013.
20 Leroy Street
Built ca. 1835 as a single family Greek Revival rowhouse, this and its surroundings were landmarked as a result of Village Preservation’s campaign and proposal for a South Village Historic District, as part of the South Village Extension of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 2010, and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places […]
(l. to r.) 16, 18, and 20 Leroy Street
These three were built ca. 1835 as single-family Greek Revival rowhouses; 16 and 20 retain much of their original look, while 18 had a third story added in the 1920s. All were landmarked along with their surroundings as a result of Village Preservation’s campaign and proposal for a South Village Historic District; these buildings were landmarked […]
9-19 Ninth Avenue
This building on the corner of Little West 12th Street was constructed in the 1880s for William Astor & John Jacob Astor IV. Village Preservation proposed and secured landmark designation for this and surrounding buildings as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District in 2003, and got the buildings and district listed on the State and National […]
400-414 West 14th Street at Ninth Avenue
Village Preservation proposed and secured landmark designation for these late 19th and early 20th century Meatpacking and industrial buildings as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District in 2003, and got the buildings and district listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2007. 414 West 14th Street via Google Streetview.
14th Street and Ninth Avenue Meatmarket, (2000)
Village Preservation proposed and secured landmark designation for the Gansevoort Market Historic District, including all the buildings seen on the west side of 9th Avenue and 14th Street, in 2003, and got the district listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2007. 14th Street and Ninth Avenue via Google Streetview.
143-145 Avenue D, window detail
These buildings were originally constructed ca. 1827. More info: https://buildingblocks.villagepreservation.org/building/143-5-avenue-d/
143-145 Avenue D, windows
These buildings were originally constructed ca. 1827. More info: https://buildingblocks.villagepreservation.org/building/143-5-avenue-d/
200-202 Bleecker Street
These 1825-26 houses, now part of Little Red Schoolhouse, were landmarked as part as of the South Village Historic District which Village Preservation proposed in 2013. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, it was also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 200-202 Bleecker Street via Google Streetview.
94 Greenwich Street, façade window
Built 1799-1800, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as an individual landmark in 2009. 94 Greenwich Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 40-52 Carmine Street streetscape
Built 1827-28, 42, 44, and 46 Carmine Street and their surroundings were landmarked as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) which Village Preservation advocated for in 2010. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, it was also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 42-46 Carmine Street via […]
(l. to r.) 40-48 Carmine Street
Built 1827-28, 42, 44, and 46 Carmine Street are Federal-style houses landmarked along with their surroundings in 2010 as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) that Village Preservation proposed and fought for. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, it was also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in […]
57 Sullivan Street with refurbished facade
Built in 1816-17, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as both an individual landmark and as part of Sullivan Thompson Historic District (proposed by […]
57 Sullivan Street with refurbished door
Built in 1816-17, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as both an individual landmark and as part of Sullivan Thompson Historic District (proposed by […]
57 Sullivan Street door
Built in 1816-17, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as both an individual landmark and as part of Sullivan Thompson Historic District (proposed by […]
(l. to r.) 59, 57, and 55 Sullivan Street
Built in 1816-17, 57 Sullivan Street is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as both an individual landmark and as part of Sullivan Thompson Historic District […]
58 Bleecker Street rear facade with dormers
Built 1822-23 by James Roosevelt, great grandfather of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this federal house was landmarked in 1999 as part of the NoHo Historic District designation. In 2018 Village Preservation placed a plaque on the building marking its service as home to the first hospital run by and for women, led by Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman […]
87 East Broadway
87 East Broadway via Google Streetview.
67 Greenwich Street, Rear Façade
Built 1809-10, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as an individual landmark in 2005.
3, 5, and 7 Ninth Avenue btw. Gansevoort and Little West 12th Street
This row of houses was built in 1849. Village Preservation got these and surrounding buildings landmarked in 2003 as part of the Gansevoort Market Historic District, and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2007. 3-7 Ninth Avenue via Google Streetview.
44-54 Ninth Avenue, 341-45 West 14th Street
Village Preservation proposed and secured landmark designation for the Gansevoort Market Historic District, including these iconic buildings on the NE corner of 9th Avenue and 14th Street, in 2003, and got the district listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2007. In 2021, over VP’s objections, the city approved a developer’s plans to […]
1-5 Minetta Lane
These ca. 1840 houses altered in 1924 as part of an effort to attract “bohemian” residents were landmarked as part of the South Village Historic District Village Preservation proposed and fought for in 2013. VP also got the houses listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places the same year. 1-5 Minetta Lane via Google […]
(l. to r.) 502-508 Canal Street, 1995
Now landmarked, these houses date to from between 1819 and 1841.
(l. to r.) 284, 280 Hudson Street
Built ca. 1820. 280, 284 Hudson Street via Google Streetview.
(l. to r.) 502, 504, 506, 508 Canal Street, 1995 Streetscape
Now landmarked, these houses date to from between 1819 and 1841.
(l. to r.) 130, 132, 134 Sullivan Street, streetscape
…by Village Preservation) in 2013. Through Village Preservation’s efforts, they were also listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2013. 134 Sullivan Street via Google Streetview….
58 Bleecker Street, looking down Crosby Street
Built 1822-23 by James Roosevelt, great grandfather of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this federal house was landmarked in 1999 as part of the NoHo Historic District designation. In 2018 Village Preservation placed a plaque on the building marking its service as home to the first hospital run by and for women, led by Elizabeth Blackwell, the first […]
67 Greenwich Street (at Edgar Street)
Built 1809-10, this is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as an individual landmark in 2005. 67 Greenwich Street via Google Streetview.
58 Bleecker Street
Built 1822-23 by James Roosevelt, great grandfather of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this house was landmarked in 1999 as part of the NoHo Historic District designation. In 2018 Village Preservation placed a plaque on the building marking its service as home to the first hospital run by and for women, led by Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman […]
51 Bond Street
Built ca.1830, this house was landmarked in 2008 as part of the NoHo Historic District Extension, for which Village Preservation strongly advocated. 51 Bond Street via Google Streetview.
48-50 Henry Street
By the time these pictures had been taken, the ca. 1832 federal houses previously located on this site had been demolished. View of the houses pre-demolition ca. 1980 from NYC tax photos. 48-50 Henry Street via Google Streetview.
(r. to l.) 38, 36, 34, 32, 30 Dominick Street, Streetscape
Built in 1826, 36, 34, and 32 Dominck Street were among twelve Federal style brick row houses built on the south side of Dominick Street between Hudson and Varick Streets, just four of which survived (38 is highly altered). They were landmarked in 2012. 32 Dominick Street via Google Streetview.
32 Dominick Street
Built in 1826, 32 Dominick Street was one of twelve Federal style brick row houses originally built on the south side of Dominick Street between Hudson and Varick Streets, of which just four survive in some form. It was landmarked in 2012. 32 Dominick Street via Google Streetview.
7 Leroy Street, Façade Detail
Built in 1830-31, No. 7 Leroy is one of 13 federal style houses in Lower Manhattan which Village Preservation and the NY Landmarks Conservancy proposed for landmark designation in 2002. It is among the 10 of the 13 which were landmarked, designated as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II (South Village) which Village […]
(l. to r.) 24, 26, 28 Bond Street
Built ca 1830-31, 26 Bond Street was landmarked in 2008 as part of the NoHo Historic District Extension for which Village Preservation strongly advocated. 26 Bond Street via Google Streetview.
24 Spring Street (demolished) window detail
Demolished – Current building: 24 Spring Street via Google Streetview…
24 Henry Street (demolished)
Demolished – Current building: 24 Henry Street via Google Streetview.
22 East Broadway, Roofline Detail
22 East Broadway via Google Streetview.
22 East Broadway, Dormer Window Detail
22 East Broadway via Google Streetview.
