Several notable preservation battles have taken place in these blocks, in both the recent and more distant past, as great works of architecture or places of historic significance have faced the wrecking ball. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of extant historic buildings south of Union Square.

This 12-story building was constructed in 1929 by architect Seelig & Finkelstein for Charles Fleisher & Morris Rosen. The New York Foundling, one of New York City’s oldest and largest child welfare agencies, opened in 1869 at a now-demolished building at this site. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

This site was until 2015 the home of the original Bowlmor Lanes, the first bowling alley in what eventually became a chain of upscale bowling alleys that transformed the sport. It was sold for development and demolished, replaced by the 21 story condo tower there today. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Multiple sites in the neighborhood bear significant connections to popular films, television, music, and entertainment. Listen to a playlist featuring a selection of songs by some of the amazing artists connected to this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

The new building permit for this structure was filed in 2015 by architects Morris Adjmi for 116 University Development LLC.

A look at some of the architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings once located in this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of extant historic buildings south of Union Square.