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:
Greenwich Village Historic District Resources
Journey through Our Interactive Greenwich Village Historic District Map
Explore Our 50th Anniversary Celebration for the District!
Greenwich Village Historic District Designation Reports
Explore Greenwich Village Oral Histories
Preservation History Archive
Greenwich Village Historic District LPC Applications
Read Blog Posts about the Greenwich Village Historic District
Campaign Links
Photos of the plaque unveiling for Francis Perkins
10/30/2024
10/29/2024
Video of Community Board 2 Landmarks Committee Meeting on Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
09/30/2024Video of Community Board 2 Joint Parks and Waterfront with Land Use and Housing Committee Meeting
07/10/2024Video of Manhattan Community Board 2 Land Use Committee meeting, discussing plans for 388 Hudson Street
06/14/2023Photos and video from press conference demanding an end to the rash of demolitions of New York City landmarks or sites under landmarking consideration
12/15/2022Photos, 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
06/02/2015
05/31/2011
Map of the Greenwich Village Historic District
Village Preservation Presentation to Community Board 2 re: Tony Dapolito History and Significance
09/30/2024
Historic Districts Council Letter to Community Board 2 on Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
09/30/2024
Letter on Illegal Work Conducted at 105-107 Bank Street, Greenwich Village Historic District
02/08/2024
Village Preservation Comments on the Adverse Effects at Proposed 5G Tower Site, 771 Greenwich Street
11/30/2023
Testimony on 131 Charles Street by Councilmember Bottcher and Assemblymember Glick, August 2023
08/10/2023
Joint letter on issues surrounding 14 Gay Street and monitoring of landmarked historic properties
11/29/2022
Open letter from Jane Street residents
06/16/2016
Stonewall Inn Designation Report
06/23/2015
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
MTA ventilation plant final proposal images
05/31/2011
Updates
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February 3, 2025
Reminder: Hugely Important Public Hearing on City’s Plans to Demolish Landmarked Tony Dapolito Recreation Center This Wednesday
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January 28, 2025
Update and Community Board Hearing on City’s Proposal to Demolish Tony Dapolito Recreation Center Next Wednesday, February 5 — PLEASE ATTEND + TESTIFY!
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November 18, 2024
New Neighborhood History Archive Collection: Village Independent Democrats, 1970-1979
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November 1, 2024
Two Hundred Years Ago Today: Fifth Avenue Is Born in Greenwich Village; Celebrate and Explore with Our StoryMap
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November 1, 2024
Limited Second Edition Greenwich Village Building Set Made with Genuine LEGO Blocks Now On Sale
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November 1, 2024
Plaque Honoring Labor Leader and Feminist Trailblazer Frances Perkins Unveiled
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October 29, 2024
Fifth Avenue Was Born November 1, 1824; Our New Map Tells Its Story
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October 29, 2024
Frances Perkins Historic Plaque Unveiling Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30 at 6 pm — RSVP Now
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October 28, 2024
New Oral History: Margaret Halsey “Pi” Gardiner, Merchant’s House Museum Executive Director Since 1990
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October 2, 2024
Scores of Neighbors and Community Board 2 Slam Demolition Proposal for Tony Dapolito Center, Call for Repairs Instead
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September 25, 2024
Critical Public Meeting on Proposed Demolition of Tony Dapolito Recreation Center Monday, September 30 at 6:30
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September 25, 2024
State Supports Our Opposition to New 32-ft.-Tall 5G Tower
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September 9, 2024
Community Board 2 Landmarks Committee to Hold Public Info Session on Proposed Demolition of Tony Dapolito Rec Center September 30 — SIGN UP NOW TO SPEAK
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September 6, 2024
In Whiplash Reversal, City Gives 14 Fifth Avenue Construction Green Light Without Explanation
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September 6, 2024
Landmarks Preservation Commission Public Hearing on 50 West 13th Street Set for 9:30 am, Tuesday, September 10 — TESTIFY/SUBMIT COMMENTS
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August 29, 2024
Landmarks Hearing for 50 West 13th Street Set for September 10
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August 29, 2024
New Historic Image Archive Collection: Susan De Vries — Federal Rowhouses in Lower Manhattan and Architecture Collection, Part II
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August 9, 2024
Following Village Preservation Protest, City Halts Work and Issues Violations at Controversial 14 Fifth Avenue Construction Site
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August 9, 2024
“Coney Island”–Style Lighted Signage Removed at Pizza Funhouse, 69 West 8th Street/402 Sixth Avenue
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July 24, 2024
Some People Deciding the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center’s Fate Think It Should Be Demolished, and Replaced with Something Other than a Recreation Facility
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July 16, 2024
City’s Plans for Tony Dapolito Rec Center Demolition and 388 Hudson Street Face Huge Backlash; Speak at Community Board 2 on Thursday at 6:30 pm
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July 12, 2024
City Wants to Demolish Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and Redevelop Site (But Won’t Say For What)
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July 12, 2024
Some Good News and Lots of Bad News on 388 Hudson Street
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July 8, 2024
REMINDER: Important Public Hearings Wednesday on “City of Yes” and Plans for the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and 388 Hudson Street
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July 8, 2024
Pre-Order Your Greenwich Village Building Set Made with Genuine LEGOs Now, and Learn the Backstory July 23
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July 3, 2024
City to Present Plans on Tony Dapolito Recreation Center on Carmine Street and 388 Hudson Street Development Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30 pm
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June 27, 2024
Greenwich Village Building Set Made with Genuine LEGO Bricks Sells Out — Pre-Order Now for the Next Delivery
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June 27, 2024
Calling Out the Destruction of Historic Features at 50 West 13th Street
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June 27, 2024
City Lets 14 Fifth Avenue Construction Resume without Fixing 10 Fifth Avenue, Allowing Displaced Tenants to Return, or Holding Anyone Responsible
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June 7, 2024
Help Us Save David’s Shoe and Watch Repair, 460 Hudson Street!
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April 15, 2024
April Is Greenwich Village Historic District Month!
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March 1, 2024
Application for Changes to Double-Landmarked Iconic 131 and 131½ Charles Street Returns for Fourth Time on Tuesday
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February 16, 2024
City Fails to Protect Public Safety, Landmarks at 14-18 Gay Street/16-20 Christopher Streets
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February 16, 2024
The End of Village Cigars
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January 31, 2024
Village Independent Democrats Archive 1954-1969 Digitized and Released
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August 17, 2023
Damaging Proposal for Alterations to and Excavations Under 131 and 131 1/2 Charles Street Rejected!
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August 11, 2023
Plan To Alter and Potentially Undermine Landmarked 1834 House and Carriage House Returns Tuesday
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August 9, 2023
“Bizarre” Redesign for Townhouse on Greenwich Village/MePa Border at 829 Greenwich Street Rejected
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August 9, 2023
Updates on Safety and Stability at Landmarked Sites: 10-14 Fifth Avenue and 50-52 Second Avenue/40-42 East 3rd Street
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June 20, 2023
Village Preservation Gives Your Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride History
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June 20, 2023
City Considering Even Larger Development for 388 Hudson Affordable Housing Site — Up to 35 Stories
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May 9, 2023
Next Monday — City Council District 2 Candidate Forum
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May 9, 2023
388 Hudson Affordable Housing Development ‘Visioning’ Event This Thursday, May 11, 3–6 PM
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May 1, 2023
City Launches Website for Planning New Affordable Housing Development at 388 Hudson Street, Asks for Public Input
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April 21, 2023
Your Input Is Needed on Plans for Affordable Housing to Be Constructed at 388 Hudson at Clarkson Street
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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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