Historic district born in LES and E. Village

Designation of a swath of the area will preserve 330 buildings, including the former home of the legendary Filmore East. Decision could crimp New York University’s expansion plans. By Andrew J. Hawkins @andyjayhawk October 9, 2012 1:38 p.m. Andrew Berman, director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, cheered the creation of a new historic district Tuesday. Updated: October

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It’s Station Domination! “Design by New York” Opens Tomorrow, 10/10

Design by New York Subway Exhibition Opening Reception WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM — RSVP At the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place [Directions] The next stop on your Queens-bound local F train is not just the West 4th Street station and Greenwich Village, but also Design by New York, the AIA New York Chapter’s annual member

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East Village–Lower East Side Historic District approved by Landmarks

East Village–Lower East Side Historic District approved by Landmarks October 09, 2012 03:30PM From left: 59 East 2nd Street and 32 Second Avenue (buildings credit: PropertyShark) The Landmarks Preservation Commission today approved slightly modified version of the East Village/Lower East Side Historic District, according to a press release issued by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation. The territory covers

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BREAKING NEWS: East Village Historic District Approved!

EAST VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT APPROVED! 330-Building Landmark District Takes Immediate Effect; Landmark & Zoning Protections Help Preserve Neighborhood, But More Work Still To Be Done Dear Friend,   I want to share with you the wonderful news that the proposed East Village Historic District was just approved with slight modifications by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, taking immediate effect!  Three hundred thirty

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