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234 West 13th Street
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"Southeast on Greenwich Avenue from Horatio Street on southwest side and 13th Street on northeast side to its southeastern terminus at Sixth Avenue, March 10, 1933." Designed by architect George F. Pelham in 1882, the building was constructed as studio apartments. The LPC Designation Report for Greenwich Village notes its "prow-like" shape at the narrow angled point between Greenwich Avenue and West 13th Street.
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Oldest Buildings In The Village
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Call it whatever you’d like: antique, vintage, or historic. If one thing is for certain, the Village is really, really old. Old by New York City standards, and even old by American standards. But which building is the oldest of the old? On this walk, we'll guide you through the Village and show you some of the contenders.
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The Flatirons of the Village
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One of New York’s most beloved and iconic landmarks, the Flatiron Building is known for (among other things) its unique shape. But of course, the corner of 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue isn’t the only place in Manhattan where streets intersect at quirky angles. In fact, the Village’s off-the-grid streets are full of them. More information can be found here.

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