Originally two separate lots, the buildings at 105-109 Third Avenue have been combined. The larger Neo-Grec Pre-Law tenement building was constructed in 1879 by architect M. Fornachen for by P.J. Seiler or R. Stuyvesant (according to different sources). The smaller building was constructed in 1837 for William Stone as a Federal style rowhouse. Together these combined buildings house the flagship store for Kiehl’s Since 1851, founded by first generation German-American John Kiehl. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Originally two separate lots, the buildings at 105-109 Third Avenue have been combined. The larger Neo-Grec Pre-Law tenement building was constructed in 1879 by architect M. Fornachen for by P.J. Seiler or R. Stuyvesant (according to different sources). The smaller building was constructed in 1837 for William Stone as a Federal style rowhouse. Together these combined buildings house the flagship store for Kiehl’s Since 1851, founded by first generation German-American John Kiehl. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This rowhouse was constructed in 1835-39 as a single-family house for Caleb Bartlett. The building is among the oldest in the area and represents the earliest wave of urban development here. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This fifteen-story building is the New School’s first dormitory, completed in 1989 by architect Prentice Chan Ohlhausen.

Two buildings were constructed at this site in 1853 by George Law, and there is evidence they have operated as a theater since at least the 1920s. Since 1973, the ground floor of this building has been home to the Classic Stage Company, one of New York’s oldest continuously operating Off Broadway theaters. A lithographer who produced piano sheet music was also located here. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

These five-story, Neo-Grec Old Law tenements were built in 1881 by architect Henry J. Dudley for Samuel Simmons and maintain their original brownstone Neo Grec detail. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This five-story industrial building was constructed in 1837-39 for Ebenezer Pray and housed a piano factory. It was later combined with 102 Third Avenue, also built by Pray in 1837-39. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

These five-story Old Law tenements were constructed in 1881 by architect Henry J. Dudley for Samuel Simmons. Although stripped of their original brownstone Neo Grec detail, they still retain their original fenestration. A passenger who perished in the General Slocum disaster lived here, the "King of Greenwich Village Bohemians" died here, and a pioneer army-navy store was also located at this address.

This three-story building consists of two consolidated lots that were constructed simultaneously in 1835-36 in the Federal Style for John Coddington. These simple structures are the oldest in the area and represent the earliest wave of urban development here. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This five-story mixed-use, red-brick building was constructed in 1837-39 by Ebenezer Pray. It was later combined with 102 Third Avenue, also built by Pray in 1837-39, and housed a piano factory. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Built in 1863 for David Glass, this four-story pre-law tenement retains its historic cast-iron storefront. The building became a feature of Kleindeutschland (“Little Germany”) when it was bought by William and George Schade, both of German descent, around the turn of the century. The building’s owner Bill Curry has suggested that the Herter Brothers, prominent American furniture makers of the late 19th century, might have had a workroom in the building’s basement. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This five-story loft building, with a later one-story rooftop addition, was constructed in 1888 by David and John Jardine. The architects also designed the landmarked former Van Tassel & Kearney Horse Auction Mart next door. A cast-iron base adorns the building, which is designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This area was a center of theater and home to many experimental and innovative theaters, large and small, several of which still survive to this day. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This apartment building was constructed in 2006 for the 110-112 Third Avenue Realty Corporation by architect Greenberg Farrow. It replaced the Variety Theatre, a 1914 Nickelodeon, moving picture, and Off-Broadway theater, which was demolished despite Village Preservation’s campaign to save it. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This three-story with raised basement Greek Revival rowhouse was built in 1837-39 for Charles Devoe. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

These three four-story rowhouses were built between 1837 and 1839 for Thorp Harris in the Greek Revival style. The simple structures are among the oldest in the area and represent the earliest wave of urban development here. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This five-story loft building, with a later one-story rooftop addition, was constructed in 1888 by David and John Jardine. The architects also designed the landmarked former Van Tassel & Kearney Horse Auction Mart next door. A cast-iron base adorns the building, which is designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This lot is made up of multiple combined buildings. The 5-story brick and terra cotta building at 87-91 Third Avenue combined two Pre-Law tenements, located at 91 and 89 Third Avenue, with a new building at 87 Third Avenue in 1902. These tenements were originally owned by A.C. Gale & Company, and by 1902 were owned by the trustees of the Hamilton Fish Estate. The newly conjoined three buildings were designed in the English neo-Classical style by Myron E. Evans of Ballantyne & Evans Architects. The adjacent now-adjoining building at 201-213 East 12th Street was constructed c. 1860 for industrial use. As early as 1860 a piano factory was located here. Trow’s Directory Printing and Book Binding Company, which was responsible for printing and binding the New York City Directories, was located in both the Third Avenue and East 12th Street buildings. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This three-story with raised basement Greek Revival rowhouse was built in 1837-39 for Ebenezer Pray. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Several notable musicians and music venues found a home in this area, from jazz to punk, blues to folk. Listen to a playlist featuring a selection of songs by some of the amazing artists connected to this neighborhood. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This four-story pre-law tenement was built c. 1875 in the neo-Grec style. Renowned pianist and composer Randy Weston lived here, and scenes from the film Taxi Driver were shot here. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This building was constructed in 1837-39 for Ebenezer Pray, and was heavily altered with a refaced facade and rooftop addition in 2009-12. By 1899, it had been converted into lofts and a concert hall on the ground floor, and throughout the 20th century housed a long list of live production and film theater companies. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.