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One Small Step for Man…One Giant Leap for 121 Charles Street!

On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 Moon Landing became one of the most defining events of American History in the 20th Century.  Two years prior though, the Village experienced … Continued

Posted July 20, 2018

By Matt

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Upper East Side Farmhouse to Village Treasure- 121 Charles Street

On March 5, 1967, a rather unusual new arrival made its way to the West Village from way uptown.  Decades later, it’s hard to imagine the Village without it. It … Continued

Posted March 5, 2018

By Sam Moskowitz

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159 Charles Street: A Greek Revival Gem in the Far West Village

Designated on November 14, 2006, 159 Charles Street is significant as a relatively rare surviving residential building of the early period of development of the Far West Village. This individual … Continued

Posted January 8, 2016

By Lauren

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121 Charles Street: A Chat with Ingrid Bernhard

Long-time Off the Grid readers will remember the stir that was caused last summer when an ill-informed real estate listing described the property at 121 Charles Street as a development … Continued

Posted July 8, 2015

By Amanda

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121 Charles Street, from Yorkville to the Village

By now, many of you have heard about the controversy over the little house at 121 Charles Street, at the corner of Greenwich Street. If you haven’t, ERG Property Advisors … Continued

Posted November 10, 2014

By Amanda

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Map It! A Day in the Life of 121 Charles Street

Much has been said lately about the potential sale of 121 Charles Street in the Greenwich Village Historic District. This summer, members of the Glass family (owners of the house … Continued

Posted August 18, 2014

By Amanda

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Landmarking 101: The Case of 121 Charles Street

The freestanding house at 121 Charles Street has been in the limelight the last few weeks. The home is currently on the market and the listing notes that the home … Continued

Posted July 22, 2014

By Sheryl

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When Four “Els” Ran Overhead On Our Streets

From the late nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century, four elevated rail lines crossed over the streets of our neighborhoods.

Posted December 9, 2020

By Louisa Winchell

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African Free School #3, 120 West 3rd Street

The creation of the African Free School, which was founded on November 2, 1787, signaled a profound shift in the course of social reform, abolition, education, and racial equality in … Continued

Posted November 2, 2020

By Sam Moskowitz

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268-272 East 2nd Street: Over 150 Years of Service to the Public

Whenever a building is demolished, something is lost, even if the planned replacement is a worthy one. In the case of 268-272 East 2nd Street, currently a nondescript four-story building, … Continued

Posted May 26, 2020

By Harry Bubbins

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