Exclusive Private Membership Clubs Spread in West Village
-By Brian J. Pape, AIA, LEED AP The Jane Hotel operation at 113 Jane Street is now the Jane Street Social Club, a private membership club. […]
THE SECRET WEAPON OF URBAN LIVING
-By Richard Wegal Sometimes our cities get the unwarranted reputation as being cold, dangerous and unfriendly places to live. Many of our European friends often […]
Honored Village Architect James Polshek Dies at 92
-By Brian J Pape, AIA, LEED-AP James Stewart Polshek, FAIA,has lived most of his life in Greenwich Village, plus his work at architectural studios first […]
Spark Birds
–By Keith Michael Little did I know I was about to stumble down a rabbit hole that would up-end my life. It was the […]
Remember the Alamo? It’s Not What it used to be.
-By Brian J Pape, AIA Installed in 1967 as part of “Sculpture and the Environment”, organized by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, […]
When Kopper’s Chocolate Sweetened Greenwich Village
-By Brian J Pape, AIA, LEED-AP ““The appetizing aroma of chocolate that is being melted pervades the factory of the Kopper Company at 18 Waverly […]
Affordable Housing Lottery—102 Charleton
102 Charleton Available on NYC Housing Connect NYC Housing Connect announced in December that the affordable housing lottery for 17 units has launched for 102 […]
Google Buys St. John’s Terminal
St. John’s Terminal has gone through many iterations over the years. When WVN first started writing about possibilities, several architects had already offered ideas. We […]
Karen’s Quirky Style
By Karen Rempel | Fashion Editor My fashion sense was influenced by the ’80s glam metal scene, which was fomented by the punk rock scene […]
90 Morton Street Renaissance
By Brian J Pape, AIA, LEED-AP Development in NYC takes a long time, and it may also have to weather Great Recessions. Such is the […]
Then&Now: An Overlooked Christopher Street Gay Scene
By Brian J Pape, AIA The June 1969 rebellion against police harassment by the patrons of the Stonewall Inn, at the eastern end of Christopher […]
Canine Cali Reviews Karen Rempel’s Shadow Play Art Exhibit
Introducing Cali’s Corner Hello, my name is Cali and I’m a Shiba Inu—one of the oldest known breeds on the planet. Although I was born […]
Breaking News: Governor Cuomo Vetoed 8-Story Building on Pier 40
As WestView was about to go to press on December 31, Governor Cuomo vetoed the legislation which would have allowed an 8 story plus office […]
Then&Now: Lower Fifth Avenue
By Brian J. Pape, AIA, LEED-AP THEN: Once the most fashionable high-end residential neighborhood in the rapidly expanding metropolis, lower Fifth Avenue was home to […]
Clarkson Towers Promises Affordable and Senior Units
By Brian J. Pape, AIA Patient visits doctor and asks, “How am I doing?” Doc: “I have good news and bad news.” Patient: “What’s the […]
Disappearing Diamonds? Diemut Strebe’s Redemption of Vanity at NYSE
“I’m wearing a 20-carat diamond on my necklace. What, you can’t see it? Believe me, it’s gorgeous!” Imagine if all our jewelry was invisible. […]
Sellout at Pier 40 and St. John’s Terminal!
By Arthur Schwartz An eight-story (or higher) office tower on Pier 40? A million-square-foot Google hub across the street? In case you blinked, that’s what […]
Maggie B’s Quick Clicks
”I REALLY CAN’T STAY – ‘CAUSE , BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!” All photos by Maggie Berkvist.