While we await a decision on the dorm conversion proposal at Old P.S. 64, we look back at the work that preserved this magnificent community structure. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the building an individual landmarks thanks to its many architectural and cultural merits. Brush up on the building’s history with this video from our […]
Category: Initiatives
Community Board 3 Passes Resolution on P.S. 64
CHARAS (old PS 64) 605 E 9th St – plans for community use VOTE: Whereas, the former PS 64, also known as Charas-El Bohio, located at 605 E. 9th Street, is a beloved community building that has served the Lower East Side since it was built more than a hundred years ago; and Whereas, for […]
Landmarks hears P.S. 64 on Tuesday, 3pm
The battle to reclaim old P.S. 64/ Charas for the East Village community continues. On Tuesday afternoon, the Landmarks Commission will vote on a series of changes to old P.S. 64/Charas/El Bohio. Approval from the LPC is required to move forward the owner’s plan for a 500-bed dormitory. We demand a better plan for old […]
Return P.S. 64 to the Community
The Department of Buildings is currently reviewing an application to convert former P.S. 64/ Charas into a 500-bed dormitory. The Cooper Union has entered into an agreement with the developer to take a portion of the building for student housing. We reject the proposal to use P.S 64 as a dorm. COMMUNITY USE – NOT DORMS […]
Midnight Wednesday in the East Village
Wednesday, December 12th Shop Until Midnight – Help Local East Village Boutiques Survive Small businesses in the East Village were hit hard by Sandy. The effects linger. If sales don’t pick up, it is possible you’ll see some of your favorite small, indie boutiques forced to close shop. Let Midnight Wednesday inspire you to do […]
APPROVED: East Village/ Lower East Side Historic District
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted on October 9th to create the East Village/ Lower East Side Historic District. Effective immediately, the new district will help protect many cultural resources, religious structures, and contiguous streetscapes that define our historic neighborhood. A comprehensive district had been long overdue in the East Village; previously, our only districts included the block-long East 10th Street Historic […]
Sample Letter to Landmarks Preservation Commission Regarding Old P.S. 64/ Charas
Send your testimony to LPC by Monday, May 6th by mail or to comments@lpc.nyc.gov. <> Hon. Robert Tierney Chair, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission One Centre Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10007 rtierney@lpc.nyc.gov Re: Certificate of Appropriateness for former P.S. 64, 605 East 9th Street, Manhattan Dear Chair Tierney: I urge you reject the application […]
New Historic District!
East 10th Street Historic District Designated The City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) unanimously approved the East 10th Street Historic District on January 17th. This is only the second historic district in our community and the first since the St. Mark’s Historic District passed in 1969. We would like to thank City Councilmember Rosie Mendez for her help […]
LES/East Village Historic District
The EVCC has advocated for years for landmarks protection of the LES/East Village. In July, Community Board 3 voted to support the two proposed historic districts in our neighborhood. Historic Districts preserve architectural character and protect neighborhoods from inappropriate alteration, demolition, and out-of-scale development. The next step is a hearing at the Landmarks Preservation Commission […]
City To Consider Historic Districts
The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) released plans for two historic districts in our neighborhood. The districts being considered are Tompkins Square North (E 10th Street between Avenue A & Avenue B) and E 2nd Street to E 7th Street between Bowery and Avenue A. […]
