Even though the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) just calendared, or began the formal process of consideration for, landmark designations of seven buildings in the area affected by the recent Tech Hub upzoning — 817, 826, 830, 832, 836, 840,…
It’s the case every year – what we want for the holidays, much like every other time of year, is to save our neighborhood. On a very cold December 20, 2004, that was exactly our message when GVSHP hosted a…
If the “art deco masterpiece” that is 570 Lexington Avenue no longer stood on the southwest corner of Lexington Avenue and 51st Street, perhaps affordable housing could be constructed in its place. But this “suave fantasy of polished marble and…
For stalwarts of the affordable housing scene in New York City, what obstacles come to mind that block the path to construction of new affordable units? We asked a few experienced hands, and they said the cost of land, construction…
The Oldest Building in the Village?: Call it whatever you'd like: antique, vintage, or historic. If one thing is for certain ...
Honoring and Preserving 101 Avenue A, Home of the Pyramid Club: On October 30, 2007, GVSHP submitted a request to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission that ...
Gem Spa: An 80 Year Old Institution Fighting for its Survival: New Yorkers love their small businesses, so it was no surprise that the plight of ...
Summer in the City: On August 13, 1966, the classic ode to the trials and joys of summer days ...