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

In Honor of

Nicholas Figueroa – Moises Ismael Locon Yac

— June 10, 1991 – March 26, 2015 – June 2, 1987 – March 26, 2015 —

In Honor of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 11, 2022

1. In Honor of Marker

Inscription.
Who lost their lives as a result of a gas explosion that occurred at this site located as 121 Second Avenue on March 26, 2015. This dedication serves as a reminder of the tragedy that left many physically and emotionally wounded and as an expression of gratitude for the community that came together with open arms and gracious hearts. May their memory and spirit shine forward and motivate the living to strive to be better for our fellow citizens in the East Village and our Great City of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 2015.

Location. 40° 43.695′ N, 73° 59.289′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Second Avenue, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); East 7th Street WWII Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Fillmore East (1968-1971) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ottendorfer Branch of the New York Public Library (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Stuyvesant Polyclinic (about 300 feet away); Daniel Leroy House (about 300 feet away); The Fillmore East Theater (about 300 feet away); General Slocum Disaster Centennial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Two Men Remain Missing as Remnants of Explosion Are Scoured in Manhattan. New York Times; March 28,2015 (Submitted on May 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. An Illegal Gas Line, a Deadly Explosion and Now Guilty Verdicts. New York Times; November 15, 2019 (Submitted on May 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

In Honor of plaque site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 7, 2022

2. In Honor of plaque site

121 Second Avenue replacement

121 Second Avenue Fire image. Click for full size.

Via New York Times, November 16, 2019

3. 121 Second Avenue Fire

121 Second Avenue ruins image. Click for full size.

via New York Times, March 29, 2015

4. 121 Second Avenue ruins

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.