South Street Seaport

Google Street view of 250 Water Street parking lot with tall buildings in background

Manhattan Preservation Groups Block New Development—On a ‘Historic’ Parking Lot

A judge ruled against a decision by the Landmarks Preservation Commission to approve a 324-tower in the South Street Seaport Historic District, highlighting the tensions in a city facing a dearth of affordable housing.

February 1, 2023 - The New York Times

Rethinking South Street Seaport

Vicky Plestis reports that Manhattan's South Street Seaport, long criticized for failing to live up to its potential, is being rethought and redesigned by its developers.

June 8, 2011 - The Gotham Gazette

An Urban Santa Claus for New York

For 21 years this urban St. Nick has been delighting visitors to the South Street Seaport in New York.

December 25, 2009 - The New York Times

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