Greenwich Village Historic District

Village Preservation was founded in 1980, in part, to be a steward for the Greenwich Village Historic District. Designated (landmarked) in 1969, at over 2,200 buildings and 100 blocks it’s one of our city’s oldest and largest historic districts, covering much but not all of Greenwich Village between University Place and Washington Street, 13th Street and West 4th Street/St. Luke’s Place. Its continuing preservation and oversight remains at the core of our mission.

We have created a variety of resources to highlight and celebrate its rich history and architecture, including a map with 1969/2019 images of every building on the district and dozens of tours covering about a thousand sites of special interest. In 2019 we spearheaded a celebration of the district’s 50th anniversary. Every day we monitor every one of the buildings in the district for applications to make changes to the exteriors and review and share with the public each one that requires landmarks public review.

Information on Individual Greenwich Village Historic District Initiatives:

14-16 Fifth Avenue
17 Barrow Street
121 Charles Street
122 Greenwich Ave
Annie Leibovitz Properties

C6-1 Rezoning
Correcting Landmark Records
Historic Plaques
Illegal Locksmiths
Intro 775

Jane Street Triangle
Jefferson Market Library
LGBTQ Sites
St Vincent’s
Small Business

Demand the City Stop Demolitions of Landmarked Buildings

Over the past year we’ve seen a disturbing trend of the city allowing demolition of landmarked buildings and buildings under consideration for landmark designation, from Harlem to Greenwich Village, Bedford Stuyvesant to the Upper East Side. Sign our letter to demand real reform that will prevent more demolitions of landmarked properties.

Tell City Officials to Stop Destruction of Landmarked Buildings like 10 Fifth Avenue

We’ve seen a disturbing and growing trend of damage to and destruction of landmarked properties on the city’s watch, including most recently 10 Fifth Avenue, yet another landmarked early 19th-century house in Greenwich Village. Join us to demand real reform that will prevent more demolitions of landmarked properties, and to protect buildings like 10 Fifth Avenue.

Greenwich Village Historic District Resources

Journey through Our Interactive Greenwich Village Historic District Map
Journey through Our Interactive Greenwich Village Historic District Map
 Explore Our 50th Anniversary Celebration for the District!
Explore Our 50th Anniversary Celebration for the District!
 Greenwich Village Historic District Designation Reports
Greenwich Village Historic District Designation Reports
 Explore Greenwich Village Oral Histories
Explore Greenwich Village Oral Histories
 Preservation History Archive
Preservation History Archive
 Greenwich Village Historic District LPC Applications
Greenwich Village Historic District LPC Applications
 Read Blog Posts about the Greenwich Village Historic District
Read Blog Posts about the Greenwich Village Historic District
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Campaign Links

Press
Images & Graphs

Photos and video from press conference demanding an end to the rash of demolitions of New York City landmarks or sites under landmarking consideration

12/15/2022

Photos, YouTube video, and Instagram Live video of rally to protest demolition of 14 Gay Street and to demand greater accountability from landlord and city agencies

11/14/2022

Photos and Video of Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Honoring the 1966 “Sip-In” at Julius’ Bar

04/21/2022

LPC Stonewall Calendaring Presentation

06/02/2015

MTA ventilation plant final proposal images

05/31/2011

MTA ventilation plant earlier proposal images

05/11/2010

Stonewall District National Register of Historic Places Images

06/20/2007

Map of the Greenwich Village Historic District

Letters & Docs
Joint Letter re Destruction of landmarked buildings 03/03/2023
Village Preservation Testimony Regarding 131 Charles Street 01/10/2023
Testimony on 131 Charles Street by Councilmember Bottcher, Assemblymember Glick, State Senator Kavanagh 01/10/2023
Letter from Landmarks Preservation/Buildings Department on Actions at 14 Gay Street 12/16/2022
Joint letter on issues surrounding 14 Gay Street and monitoring of landmarked historic properties 11/29/2022
Letter from Landmarks Preservation/Buildings Department on 14 Gay Street 11/18/2022
Joint letter on demolition of landmarked 14 Gay Street to city offcials 11/16/2022
Press release: Rally to protest demolition of 14 Gay Street 11/14/2022
Landmarks Preservation Commission's proposal to calender landmark designation for Julius‘ Bar Building 09/13/2022
Village Preservation's Letter to the NYC Landmarks Commission Regarding 65 Horatio Street Application 10/16/2020
New Buildings Approved for Construction in GVHD 04/01/2019
Village Preservation Testimony to LPC on 85 Jane Street 07/13/2016
Village Preservation Testimony to LPC on 11 Jane Street 06/21/2016
Open letter from Jane Street residents 06/16/2016
Support Letters for Julius' Landmarking Proposal 03/14/2016
Stonewall Inn Designation Report 06/23/2015
Follow Up Letter to LPC on Request for Preservation for LGBT Sites 04/22/2015
Support Letters for Recognizing and Protecting Sites of Significance to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) History 02/20/2014
NYS Dept. of Preservation Eligibility for Julius' Bar 01/17/2012
Village Preservation's Letter to the MTA about proposed project 05/21/2010
Village Preservation rationale statement for signing amicus brief 11/04/2009
Original MTA proposal presentation with Village Preservation comments 06/22/2009
Village Preservation Testimony to LPC on St. Vincent's Hospital East Campus 06/03/2008
Stonewall Gains Federal Recognition on its 30th Anniversary 06/21/1999
Reports & Analysis
Designation Report: Julius' Bar 12/06/2022
Draft Scope of Work 05/23/2011
Environmental Assessment Statement 05/23/2011
Scoping Protocol 05/23/2011
Public notice of environmental assessment scoping meeting 11/06/2009
Dept. of City Planning protocol for environmental assessment public scoping meetings
Summary of the Community Alternative Plan
Results of the Community Survey on Redvelopment Plan 03/31/2008
MTA ventilation plant final proposal images 05/31/2011
MTA ventilation plant earlier proposal images 05/11/2010
Landmark Proposals
Request for Designation: Julius' Bar, 159 West 10th Street 01/14/2016
Proposal for Preservation and Protection for Sites Significant to LGBT History 01/16/2013
Stonewall National Historic Landmark Nomination 02/16/2000

Updates

  • March 24, 2023

    Remembering the Greek War for Independence and Our Greek Revival Legacy It Inspired

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  • March 7, 2023

    Preservation Organizations from Across New York Demand the City Take Action to Prevent Demolitions of Historic Buildings

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  • February 21, 2023

    Another Landmarked Building in Greenwich Village Endangered Due to City-Approved Work at 10 Fifth Avenue

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  • January 10, 2023

    Facing Broad Opposition, Landmarks Balks at Plan for Massive Excavation and Alterations at 131 and 131 1/2 Charles Street

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  • January 6, 2023

    Troubling Plan for Iconic Landmarked 1834 House at 131 Charles Street Comes Before Landmarks Tuesday — Join Us to Oppose!

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  • December 16, 2022

    Preservationists and Elected Officials Slam City Agencies and Administration for Allowing Demolition of Landmarks at City Hall Press Conference

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  • December 14, 2022

    Join Us for Press Conference December 15 at 2 PM on the Steps of City Hall To Protest the Growing Rash of Demolitions of Landmarked Buildings Across NYC

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  • December 6, 2022

    After 10-Year Campaign, Julius’ Bar Is Landmarked! Fight for More Needed Landmark Designations

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  • November 30, 2022

    Continuing to Fight for 14 Gay Street and Adjoining Endangered Buildings

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  • November 17, 2022

    Hundreds Join Protest at 14 Gay Street, Demand Reforms from City

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  • November 17, 2022

    Unanimous Support for Julius’ Bar Landmarking at Hearing

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  • November 11, 2022

    This Monday, Nov. 14: Join Our Press Conference and Protest over Demolition of 200-Year-Old Landmark at 14 Gay Street

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  • November 10, 2022

    Julius’ Bar Landmark Hearing Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Support This and Other Needed Landmark Designations

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  • October 31, 2022

    After Nine-Year Campaign, Julius’ Bar Landmarking Proposal to Finally Get Hearing November 15

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  • September 13, 2022

    After Nine-Year Campaign by Village Preservation, Julius’ Bar Building at 159 West 10th Street Under Formal Consideration for Landmark Designation

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  • August 23, 2022

    Big Demolitions Coming to 14th Street, Sixth Avenue, and Broadway #SouthOfUnionSquare

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  • July 19, 2022

    Ribbon Cuttings, Reopenings, and Anniversaries Bring Neighborhood History to the Fore

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  • April 25, 2022

    Village Preservation’s 19th Plaque Unveiled Marking Julius’ Bar and the 1966 Sip-In

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  • April 25, 2022

    Updated and Redesigned Report Released: New Buildings Approved for Construction in the Greenwich Village Historic District Since Designation in 1969

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  • April 15, 2022

    Plaque Unveiling Next Thursday 6 pm Marking Julius’ Bar and 1966 ‘Sip In’ for Gay Rights

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  • April 6, 2022

    Keeping an Eye on Historic Patchin Place Following Recent Sale

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  • October 15, 2021

    Oversized and Out-of-Context Development Plans for 15 Greenwich Avenue, 182 Spring Street Get Landmarks Review Next Tuesday

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  • October 15, 2021

    ‘Manhattan Promenade’: The Plan for Adaptive Reuse of the High Line ca. 1979, and Other New Historic Images

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  • July 15, 2021

    Proposed New Building Design for 15 Greenwich Avenue in Historic District Must Go

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  • May 13, 2021

    LPC Rules 6-5 To Approve 14-16 Fifth Avenue Demolition and New (Shorter) Tower

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  • May 6, 2021

    City Council Third District Candidates Forum Monday at 6 pm — RSVP Now

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  • May 6, 2021

    Remembering Jane Jacobs on Her Birthday

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  • April 30, 2021

    City Council District 3 Candidates Forum Monday, May 10

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  • April 30, 2021

    Look At All We’ve Accomplished!

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  • April 16, 2021

    Candidates Forum for Third City Council District Monday, May 10 at 6 pm

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  • February 3, 2021

    Plan for 14-16 Fifth Avenue Demolition and Tower Replacement Returns; Hearing Feb. 16

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  • October 18, 2020

    Help Save An Iconic Landmarked West Village House

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  • September 16, 2020

    Fighting to Preserve the Unique Historic Qualities of a Landmarked West Village House

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  • June 16, 2019

    AFTER FIVE YEAR CAMPAIGN BY VILLAGE PRESERVATION, CITY LANDMARKS LGBT HISTORIC SITES Sites are City’s First LGBT Landmarks Since Successful 2015 Campaign to Landmark Stonewall Inn

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  • May 3, 2019

    With #Stonewall50 Underway, Will City Protect LGBT Landmarks?

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  • June 22, 2016

    RECOGNIZING AND PRESERVING LGBT HISTORY IN THE VILLAGE Urge the City to Landmark Civil Rights Pioneer Julius’ Bar

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  • May 6, 2016

    Hearing On Stonewall National Monument Plan May 9

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  • April 15, 2016

    Julius’ Sip In 50th Anniversary Approaches

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  • March 22, 2016

    Julius’ Landmarking Support Grows as 50th Anniversary Approaches

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  • March 10, 2016

    Julius’ Sip-In 50th Anniversary Approaches

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  • February 25, 2016

    ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JULIUS’ “SIP-IN,” TRAILBLAZING LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION, GVSHP CALLS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION Iconic Image of Historic Event for Sale In Support of GVSHP’s Preservation Efforts

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  • June 23, 2015

    Stonewall Landmarked! Continue the Fight for LGBT History

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  • June 18, 2015

    Stonewall Landmarks Hearing Next Tuesday at 10AM

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  • May 29, 2015

    FOLLOWING YEAR AND HALF CAMPAIGN, CITY AGREES TO CONSIDER STONEWALL INN FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION, NYC’S FIRST LGBT LANDMARK

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