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

Greenwich Village Historic District

New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

1. Greenwich Village Historic District Marker

Inscription. One of the biggest and most irregularly defined historic districts, Greenwich Village contains architecture from many periods of New York history and it is a world-wide byword for artistic achievement and "bohemian” lifestyles. A separate village in the 18th century the area boomed after New York residents fled the 1793 yellow fever epidemic raging on the island's southern tip. The gridiron plan for the growth of Manhattan, developed in 1811, marched around the Village's irregular street pattern. Many of the 19th century red brick Federal-style, Greek Revival, and later Italianate-style buildings remain with insertions of late 19th century tenements. Pre-World War II apartment buildings thrust through the low-rise domestic skyline in places. Discovered as a low-rent haven before World War I, the Village has been home ever since to artists and writers, and today it attracts theater and media celebrities, as well.

Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 40° 44.032′ N,

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73° 59.972′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) and Greenwich Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 6th Ave, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jefferson Market Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); FDNY House 18 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson Market Courthouse (about 300 feet away); e.e. cummings (about 400 feet away); 4 Patchin Place (about 400 feet away);

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

2. Greenwich Village Historic District Marker

27 Christopher Street (about 400 feet away); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 500 feet away); Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Jefferson Market Garden (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); New York Foundling Hospital (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

3. Greenwich Village Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.