West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

4-10 Grove Street

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 24, 2009

1. 4-10 Grove Street Marker

Inscription.
These four houses, erected between 1825 and 1834, are typical of those built in New York in the early 19th century preceding the increases use of Greek Revival forms. Their simplicity of design is typically enhanced by enriched doorways. The street was deeded to the city as Cozine Street in 1809, opened as Columbia Street in 1811, renamed in 1813 in memory of Lieut. Borrows, naval hero of the War of 1812, and given its present name in 1829.
Plaque presented 1966 by
The New York Community Trust

Erected 1966 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 40° 43.938′ N, 74° 0.358′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker is on Grove Street near Hudson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Grove St, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marquis de Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Luke's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Boyhood Home of Bret Harte (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford Street (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); 81 Barrow Street (about 300 feet away); Barrow Street (about 300 feet away); The Playwrights’ Sidewalk (about 300 feet away); No. 48 Commerce Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 4-10 Grove Street. The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . 4-10 Grove Street at Daytonian in Manhattan blog. (Submitted on December 21, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

4-10 Grove Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 24, 2009

2. 4-10 Grove Street

The plaque is visible at #6.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.