Village Preservation in the Press

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2025

Stripped to the studs: former church on 4th Street sees full gutting, EV Grieve, May 6

Adams’s $115B Budget Proposal Contains Manhattan Surprises and Boosts for Police, Education, Chelsea News, May 3

NYC Firehouse From the 1800s Hits the Market as a Lavish Residence Asking $21 Million, Mansion Global, April 10

West Harlem organizations co-sponsor virtual mayoral forum on preservation of landmarks, historical districts, Columbia Spectator,

Century-old East Village tenement synagogue to be torn down – and hundreds of historic NYC sites face same risk, advocates say, New York Post, March 21

The NYC studio space of one of the world’s most famous pop artists has sold for $5.5M, New York Post, March 19

Karen’s Quirky Style Honors Trailblazing Photographer Helen Levitt, Our Town, March 12

A 100-year-old former synagogue in the East Village will become luxury condos, NY Jewish Week, March 11

Some 30 Organizations Join Opposition to Erasure of LGBTQ+ History, New York Almanack, March 2

Michael Levine, founding member of NY’s pioneering LGBTQ synagogue and witness to the Stonewall riots, dies at 81, NY Jewish Week, February 27

Keith Haring mural at old NYC rec center featured in ‘Raging Bull’ could be endangered by site demolition, advocates fear, New York Post, February 7

Request For Proposals Issued For 600-Foot High “Gansevoort Square” Residential Tower in Meatpacking District, Manhattan, New York YIMBY, February 4

On Real Estate: Battles over building heights are here to stay, Crain’s New York Business, January 30

Gansevoort Square residential tower plan advances despite local councilman’s pushback, Crain’s New York Business, January 29

City seeks proposals for Meatpacking District development with 600 apartments, 6sqft, January 29

Another Chance To Save The Iconic Keith Haring Public Pool Mural In New York City’s West Village, Forbes, January 28

Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and the City apartment to be blocked by gate after intrusive fan behavior, Independent, January 15

Carrie Bradshaw’s New York Apartment Is Breaking Up With Fans, Elle Decor, January 15

This New York stoop is getting a gate: Blame goes to ‘Sex and the City,’ Business Standard, January 15

City approves gate for Village townhouse to keep ‘Sex and the City’ fans out, 6sqft, January 14

And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw’s Front Stoop Was Closed, New York Times, January 14

Preserving Black history and landmarks in New York City, Here and Now with Sandra Bookman/WABC/7, January 13

2024

When former President Jimmy Carter helped rebuild an East Village tenement building, EV Grieve, December 29

Last Call for Neon in New York City, New York Times, December 24

600-Foot Tower Filled With ‘Super-Luxury’ Apartments Proposed For The Meatpacking District, Secret NYC, December 16

Tony Dapolito Center—How to Help, Village View, December 14

New York City’s Meatpacking District will say goodbye to its last meatpacker — and a 60-story tower could be on its way, Business Insider, November 25

A local museum’s campaign to keep its doors open, Washington Square News, November 25

The last meatpackers in NYC’s Meatpacking District are getting ready to say goodbye, Associated Press, November 24

The City of Yes zoning plan is moving too fast, New York Daily News, November 19

Village Preservation Argues That City of Yes Would Displace People of Color, Chelsea News, November 7

Village Preservation Argues That City of Yes Would Displace People of Color, West Side Spirit, November 7

Village Preservation Argues That City of Yes Would Displace People of Color, Our Town, November 7

Village Block Stars, Politics NY, November 1

Jacob Day House secures its place in history as Greenwich Village landmark, New York Amsterdam News, October 24

Jacob Day Residence designated a NYC landmark, WCBS TV, October 22

City landmarks Village row house with deep ties to Black history and theater, 6sqft, October 22

The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Washington Square News, October 21

Locals Rally to Demand Landmark Status for NY Eye & Ear Infirmary, Our Town, October 16

Today: A rally to landmark the historic New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, EV Grieve, October 15

Save Tony Dapolito Rec. Center, Public Tells Parks Dept. & Landmarks Commission, Our Town, October 7

Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor, City & State New York, October 1

City of Maybe: Does Mayor Adams’s indictment imperil his ambitious housing plan?, Brick Underground, September 27

New York court reinstates NYU rezoning lawsuit, Washington Square News, September 12

Under Adams, city sees all-time low in historical landmark designations per year; report says, amNY, September 4

First Labor Day parade: Remembering the New York City protest, USA Today, September 2

New York City’s former 13th Street Repertory Theatre to be considered for landmark status, New York Business Journal, August 30

Keith Haring Tops List Of Most Popular Street Artists In The United States, Underscoring The Need To Preserve His Beloved Public Pool Mural In New York’s West Village, Forbes, August 29

Andrew Berman Radio Interview on Living for the City, WBAI Radio, August 21

This Giant Keith Haring Mural Is a Beloved West Village Staple. Can It Be Saved?, Smithsonian Magazine, August 14

Andrew Berman Radio Interview on Cat Radio Cafe, WBAI Radio, August 13

New York City plaques honoring author Anaïs Nin and rock venue Fillmore East stolen for scrap metal, Associated Press, August 7

Scrap Metal Thieves Steal Plaques From Historic Cemeteries, August 7, New York Times

One of NYC’s most storied political clubs invests in its future by preserving its past, City & State New York, August 6

Lifting a glass at closing of David’s Shoe & Watch Repair, Village Sun, August 2

A Frankenmansion Is Coming to Gay Street, Curbed, July 22

Preservation group leads outcry against Tony Dapolito Rec Center demolition, amNY, July 17

City Planning to Demolish Tony Dapolito Rec Center in Village After Years of Delayed Repairs, West Side Spirit, July 16

City mulls demolishing West Village recreation center, NY1, July 12

Greenwich Village building could landmark mid-1800s Black community, Amsterdam News, June 27

Landmarks Calendars Jacob Day Residence in Greenwich Village, CityLand, June 26

Fillmore East plaque vanishes from NYC building, sparking rock’n’roll mystery where Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers graced the stage, New York Post, June 24

Build LEGO® Versions of Greenwich Village Landmarks with a Limited-Edition Set, Untapped New York, June 21

Murky future for once-popular Greenwich Village public pool as Parks Department ‘reevaluates’ site, amNY, June 20

New Stuff Alert: Design-y Dog Beds and City-Scented Candles, New York Magazine, June 20

Murky future for once-popular Greenwich Village public pool as Parks Department ‘reevaluates’ site, amNY, June 20

The Fight to Save a Rowhouse With Ties to Theatrical History, New York Times, June 20

West Village Home of Civil Rights Giants Moves Closer to Landmark Status, Our Town, June 19

Building the blocks: New Lego® historic Greenwich Village set, Village Sun, June 19

This West Village theater with abolitionist history links moves steps closer to landmark status, amNY, June 19

Pre-Civil War Village row house with NYC theater and Black history ties may be landmarked, 6sqft, June 18

Preserving Greenwich Village Signage History in Miniature, Print Magazine, June 18

Does New York City Really Need These Giant 5G Towers?, New York Times, June 10

Concern new Flatiron surgical center is ‘ploy to replace’ NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, Beth Israel Hospital, Village Sun, June 7

A neighbor buys the landmarked Isaac T. Hopper Home on 2nd Avenue, EV Grieve, May 22

Barbara Kahn, Penny Arcade, and More to Receive 2024 Village Awards, Broadway World, May 20

NYU Should Rip Trump Backer’s Name Off Its New ‘Death Star,’ The Daily Beast, May 11

Remembering Frank Stella, EV Grieve, May 8

Paying tribute to legendary photographer Saul Leiter on 10th Street, EV Grieve, May 6

City Releases Detailed Plan for Controversial Housing Zoning Changes, Brownstoner, April 11

Hell’s Kitchen Skyline: NY Lawmakers Consider Lifting Building Height Restrictions Amid Housing Crunch, W42St.nyc, April 3

Link5G Redesign a Possibility, Says Chief Technology Officer, West Side Spirit, March 26

The All-Woman Secret Society That Paved the Way for Modern Feminism, Smithsonian Magazine, March 25

Politicians push state to hold firm vs. titanic 5G towers, Village Sun, March 16

A Fight to Preserve a Pristine Piece of Old New York, New York Times, February 21

Landlord of closed Village Cigars store won’t rent to weed shop or bank, Village Sun, February 15

Alabaster Bookshop Thrives as Last Seller of Used Volumes on New York’s Book Row, Columbia News Service, February 9

Village Cigars Has Closed After Decades on Christopher Street, Curbed, February 8

Andrew Berman Interview on Preserving NYC, WNYC, January 18

Greenwich Village residents seek affordable housing and cultural space at new building set to rise on city-owned site, The Villager, January 11

2023

Gregg Singer no longer controls old P.S. 64 / CHARAS as ‘angel investor’ buys building loan, Village Sun, December 26

LinkNYC Operator Withdraws Westbeth 5G Tower Plans, Our Town, December 12

‘Catastrophic damage’: Merchant’s House Museum’s dire warning after Landmarks O.K.’s next-door project, Village Sun, December 13

As Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated, a church’s story tells New York City’s rich Hispanic history, NBC News, December 12

City of ‘Oops!’ Next-door construction leaves E. 14th St. tenants homeless, Village Sun, December 9

32-Foot LinkNYC 5G Towers Get Pushback from Historic Preservation Advocates, Our Town, November 24

Interview with Executive Director Andrew Berman, Living for the City, WBAI Radio, November 8

Bob Contant, 80, co-owner of St. Mark’s Bookshop, Village Sun, November 9

Village Vexation (Letter to the Editor), New York Post,

Village home and studio of Roy Lichtenstein opens after renovation, honored with historic plaque, 6sqft, October 27

Plan to Turn SoHo Building Into Luxury Housing Blasted by Village Preservation Society, Our Town, October 25

Guess How Many Loft Owners Are Voluntarily Complying With the SoHo/NoHo Zoning Laws Eric Adams Won’t Enforce?, Hell Gate, October 25

Interview with Village Preservation Executive Director Andrew Berman, WBAI, October 3

Historic headstone unveiled in Washington Square Park, Village Sun, October 2

Ed Fancher, a Founder of The Village Voice, Is Dead at 100, The New York Times, September 28

Village Preservation Launches A Hip-Hop History Map, Village Alliance, September 26

‘The Untouchables’: How Columbia and N.Y.U. Benefit From Huge Tax Breaks, New York Times, September 26

NYC Parks Displays The Historic James Jackson Tombstone in Washington Square Park, CityLife.org, September 22

Neighbors rally for historic church that served Hispanic community in NYC, WPIX 11, September 19

Opinion: City’s plan for 388 Hudson tower is too tall, slippery on affordability, Village Sun, September 19

Preservationists attempt to landmark Manhattan church buildings; site served NYC’s first Spanish-speaking congregation, AM New York, September 15

Village Independent Dems donate archives to Village Preservation, Village Sun, September 13

Saving Downtown’s vulnerable landmarks; Advocates cry city must do more, Village Sun, September 11

The skinny on the “sliver law”: City may ax rule that blocks 95,000 homes, The Real Deal, September 8

4 Precarious Plots on Fifth Avenue, Curbed, September 8

Rediscovering Basquiat On Great Jones Street, Observer, September 5

NY Eye and Ear Infirmary closure fear continues, Village Sun, August 28

Alec Baldwin Podcast Interview with Andrew Berman, Here’s the Thing, August 22

Greenwich Village suffragettes were leaders in push for equality, Village Sun, August 10

Angelina Jolie Will Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former Studio, Smithsonian Magazine, July 12

Angelina Jolie Takes Over Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former NYC Studio, Hyperallergic, July 10

Angelina Jolie is renting Jean Michel-Basquiat’s last New York apartment, Daily Herald News Today, July 10

Angelina Jolie is renting Jean-Michel Basquiat’s last New York apartment, The Art Newspaper, July 10

Angelina Jolie to Preserve Andy Warhol/Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 57 Great Jones Street with Launch of Atelier Jolie, Gotham to Go, July 7

The Monster: a place for all of us, Gay City News, June 28

Village Preservation executive director explains importance of the Stonewall Inn, NY1, June 17

Little Spain Is All but Gone. Will Our Lady of Guadalupe Be Next?, New York Times, June 2

A winning bid for Theatre 80; a vow to keep fighting for the building, EV Grieve, May 19

Condo construction forces nearby tenants from homes: ‘May this never happen to you’, New York Post, May 19

Ralph Lee, Founder of NYC’s Halloween Parade Dies at 87, NBC 4 New York, May 17

Judge reaffirms Soho/Noho a no-go for N.Y.U. dorms, classrooms, Village Sun, May 17

Ensuring Our City’s Landmarks Reflect Our City’s Diversity, Gotham Gazette, May 10

City Announces Plan to Protect Vulnerable Landmarks, CityLand, April 27

F.C.C. says 5G megatowers need ‘historic preservation’ review, Village Sun, April 26

Historic East Village theatre hopes to avoid final curtain, NY1, April 26

Colored School No. 4 in Chelsea up for landmark designation, WABC-TV, April 17

Lawmakers rally against housing density near New York City Hall, City & State, March 24

In Epic Battle for CHARAS/El Bohio Building, Owner Gregg Singer Buys Time With Bankruptcy Filing, The City, March 22

Final plea to restore old P.S. 64 as community center as building heads to private auction, Village Sun, March 21

‘Colored School No. 4’ in Chelsea moves closer to landmark status, WNYC, March 15

‘Colored School No. 4’ in Chelsea moves closer to landmark status, Gothamist, March 13

Pitching Union Square area’s ‘critical film history’ in push for a historic district, Village Sun, March 11

Shuttering of West 14th Catholic church has preservationists looking for a miracle, Crain’s New York Business, March 7

Interview with Executive Director Andrew Berman, “Living for the City,” WBAI, March 1

G shock: Rollout of jumbo Link5G towers is roiling the West Village, Village Sun, February 22

Damaged historic 5th Ave. building to be shored up; Stop-work order on luxe sliver tower still in effect, Village Sun, February 20

BREAKING — literally: Foundation work on contentious 5th Ave. tower causes evacuation of nearby historic building, Village Sun, February 19

Report: A roadblock for the relocation of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and sale of its land, EV Grieve, February 16

In Soho, developer pitches first project with affordable housing under new rezoning, Village Sun, February 14

This map shows NYC landmarks dedicated to civil rights and social justice, Local Today New York News, February 9

This Map Shows Various Civil Rights & Social Justice Landmarks Around NYC, Secret NYC, February 8

Holdout tenant in $1,500 West Village apartment fears demolition of historic townhouse, WNYC, February 5

Holdout tenant in $1,500 West Village apartment fears demolition of historic townhouse, Gothamist, February 5

City of Yes Webinar — Human Scale NYC, Tribeca Trust, February 3

Punk: Keine Zukunft im CBGB’s, ORF-Radiothek, February 1

Village advocates side with city, challenge NYU rezoning lawsuit, NYU News, January 27

Marte, community groups file motion to stop NYU’s challenge to SoHo-NoHo rezoning, amNew York, January 26

Mayor Announces “Get Stuff Built” Plan to Streamline Building and Land Use Processes, CityLand, January 19

Concerns are high over massive 5G WiFi towers planned for West Village, Village Sun, January 14

Madison Secures $105M Loan for Greenwich Village Condos, Globest, January 13

Dropping the hammer: Preservationists battle developer’s landmark renovation plan, The Villager, January 12

Landmarks rules Middle Collegiate Church can demolish fire-damaged facade, Village Sun, January 12

Madison Realty lands $105M loan for Greenwich Village condos, The Real Deal, January 11

Preservationists won’t let Ben Shaoul take the sledge to his landmarked 1830s Greenwich Village house, AM New York, January 11

Judge orders developer to sell old P.S. 64 as two-decade-long fight to reclaim building still going strong, Village Sun, January 1

2022

In the Village, Another Piece of the City’s History Is Coming Down, New York Times, December 22

8 Overlooked Examples of Cast Iron Architecture South of Union Square, Untapped New York, December 19

Preservationists Protest Demolition of Landmarked Buildings Across City, Brownstoner, December 16

Advocates raising alarm over demolitions of historical sites, NY1, December 15

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Wants To Build 500,000 Homes, Yahoo! News, December 14

NYU names new building after hedge fund leader John Paulson, AP News, December 14

New York’s oldest gay bar declared an official landmark, GCN, December 13

One of New York City’s Oldest Gay Bars Is Now a Historic Landmark, Smithsonian Magazine, December 13

Mayor Eric Adams wants to build 500,000 apartments in New York City, The Architect’s Newspaper, December 12

NYC’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar Julius’ was just declared a landmark, LGBTQ Nation, December 11

Julius’, the Gay-Elder Dive Bar of the Village, Gets Landmarked, Curbed, December 9

Adams Plan Would Relax Rules for Developers Amid N.Y.C. Housing Crisis, New York Times, December 8

NYC’s Oldest Gay Bar Just Became a Historic Landmark, Thrillist, December 7

NYC honors historic gay bar with landmark status, NBC News, December 7

Julius’, NYC’s oldest gay bar, declared a landmark, AM New York, December 6

Julius’ becomes landmark for role in LGBTQ rights in NYC, WPIX 11, December 6

LGBTQ+ bar that was site of 1966 “Sip-In” given landmark status by New York City, CBS News, December 6

Julius’ bar building, site of famed ’60s ‘Sip-In,’ finally landmarked, Village Sun, December 6

Julius’ Bar designated as NYC landmark in unanimous vote, Gay City News, December 6

Historic Greenwich Village gay bar declared a city landmark after decade-long effort, New York Daily News, December 6

New York City’s oldest gay bar is officially a city landmark, 6sqft, December 6

“Long overdue’’: Julius’ bar designated a NYC landmark, NY1, December 6

NYC’s Oldest Gay Bar, Julius’ Bar, Gets Landmark Designation, Untapped New York, December 6

Julius’, New York City’s Oldest Gay Bar, Gets Landmark Designation, Observer, December 6

This is the first official LGBTQ+ landmark in Brooklyn, TimeOut New York, November 28

Middle Collegiate Church, preservationists on different sides on saving damaged facade, Village Sun, November 20

Demolition of historic Gay Street building prompts public outcry, Washington Square News, November 18

Preservationists, local pols hope to save 200-year-old Greenwich Village house from demolition, 6sqft, November 6

Preservationists put city and property owners on notice after Greenwich Village townhouse slated for demolition, AM New York, November 16

City slammed for ‘flimsy oversight’ at protest outside goner Gay St. building, Village Sun, November 15

Two historic buildings could be demolished in Greenwich Village, WPIX 11, November 14

Officials race to preserve historic Greenwich Village buildings marked for demolition, WABC 7, November 14

You Can Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Apartment and Art Studio—For $60,000, Smithsonian Magazine, November 14

Basquiat’s former NYC studio renting for $60K-a-month, New York Post, November 12

City orders demolition of landmarked 14 Gay St., where Ruth McKenney penned ‘My Sister Eileen’, Village Sun, November 11

For $60K a Month, You Can Now Rent Basquiat’s Former Home, Hyperallergic, November 11

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Final NYC Apartment and Art Studio Are Available to Rent, Robb Report, November 9

The New York Studio and Apartment Where Basquiat Spent His Final Days Is Up for Rent for $60,000 a Month, ArtNet News, November 8

Julius’ bar pushing for landmark status to preserve important piece of LGBTQ+ history, CBS News New York, October 13

Gay USA/Free Speech TV on the Historic Plaque for Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, Gay USA, October 11

The beat goes on with new plaque honoring Ginsberg and Burroughs on 7th Street, EV Grieve, October 7

Beat happening: A plaque unveiling at the former residence of Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, EV Grieve, October 5

Select One Of NYC’s Oldest Gay Bars, Julius’, May Finally Become A City Landmark

One Of NYC’s Oldest Gay Bars, Julius’, May Finally Become A City Landmark, Secret NYC, September 15

Why One Of NYC’s Oldest Bars May Become A Landmark, Mashed, September 15

Julius’, One of NYC’s Oldest Gay Bars, May Finally Become a City Landmark, Eater, September 15

The oldest gay bar in NYC may officially become a landmark, TimeOut New York, September 14

Julius’, New York City’s Oldest Gay Bar, May Soon be Designated a Landmark, Observer, September 14

One of New York City’s oldest gay bars could become city landmark, WABC TV 7, September 13

Iconic West Village Gay Bar Begins Road To Landmark Status, Patch, September 13

Julius’, New York City’s oldest gay bar, is one step closer to becoming a city landmark, 6sqft, September 13

City to consider landmarking Julius’ Bar, Gay City News, September 13

City takes first step toward landmarking Julius’ Bar, NY1, September 13

Save New York Eye and Ear!, Westview News, September 7

The Push to Save New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Building, as LPC Stalls, Bowery Boogie, August 18

Push to save historic NY Eye and Ear Infirmary from closure; Carlina Rivera ‘unresponsive’ on call for landmarking, Village Sun, August 17

East Village lost 300 local businesses, study finds, New York Post, August 13

Doctors and patients fighting to save New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, though ownership denies closure plan, AM New York, August 10

Group rallies to save New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NY1, August 9

Doctors Take On Mt. Sinai To Save 14th St ‘Godfather’ Hospital, Patch, August 8

Stakeholders hope to save storied Mt. Sinai infirmary in Manhattan, Gothamist, August 8

Protest planned to save historic NYC hospital from wrecking ball, New York Post, August 7

Opinion: Putting the lie to YIMBY mantra ‘Build, baby, build!’… Facts show unbridled market-rate development spurs gentrification, Village Sun, August 3

An idea for this ‘vacancy hotspot’ on Avenue A, EV Grieve, August 3

Report explores East Village storefront trends from 2019-2021; vacancies on the rise, EV Grieve, August 1

The “Hess triangle”, the iconic place on the ground of New York that has been fighting for 100 years to remain in the memory, The Gal Times, August 1

Un triángulo en suelo de Nueva York lleva 100 años luchando por el recuerdo, Agencia EFE, July 31

The weird, wild origin story of NYC’s tiniest piece of private property, 100 years later, WABC TV 7, July 27

WBAI Interview with Executive Director Andrew Berman, WBAI, June 29

Executive Director Andrew Berman Discussing South of Union Square on Tony Guida’s NY, CUNY-TV, June 29

Plaque Unveiled in NYC to Honor Headquarters of NAACP, Other Progressive Groups, Windy City Times, May 23