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Christodora House is a historic building located at 143 Avenue B in the East Village/Alphabet City neighborhoods of Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by architect Henry C. Pelton (architect of Riverside Church) in the American Perpendicular Style and constructed in 1928 as a settlement house for low-income and immigrant residents, providing food, shelter, and educational and health services.DescriptionThe building, as originally conceived, included a gym, swimming pool, music school and theater. It was financed by Mr and Mrs Arthur Curtiss James, at a cost of over $1 million.Initially the 16 stories of the building housed a music school, a pool and gymnasium, a library, clubhouses, workshops, offices, and two kitchens. These spaces were on the lower five floors of the building, and open to the public and settlement members. One floor housed the settlement workers, and the top nine floors were rented out as residences to provide income for the work of the settlement. The opening of the building was an event, widely covered in the newspapers of the day. The building, particularly its height and style, were intended to be seen as symbolic and inspiring: towering, modern, up to date, airy, clean and fireproof, its character representing the best in the character of the neighborhood. Today, the building hosts a diverse group of residences. Many are groups or organizations active in the community, such as The East Village Community Coalition, which has an office in the building.

Address: 143 Ave B , New York 10009, NY, US
Phone: (212) 477-2682
State: NY
City: New York
Zip Code: 10009



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Reviews
My friend has a cute apartment.
One time, I saw Iggy Pop sitting on the steps to this building. He was talking to some lady. Then I never saw him again. Only giving this building 3 stars because it lacks consistency in Iggy Pop sightings for me.
Nice place, good views of Tomkins park to the east.
Pretentious people live there bunch of jerkoffs
Rare park facing, luxury, pre war residences in the East Village/Alphabet City area.
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