February 11, 2025

50 Ninth Receives AIA New York State Design Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse | Historic Preservation

A city street scene with historic brick buildings, modern high-rises in the background, green trees lining the sidewalk, and red umbrellas over outdoor seating. Yellow taxis and cars are visible on the street under a partly cloudy sky.

BKSK is honored to receive an AIA New York State Design Award of Merit for 50 Ninth Ave, a nine-story commercial renovation and expansion at the intersection of three New York City neighborhoods – Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. It includes a substantial restoration and preservation of two historic buildings, and a new infill addition. The project was approved by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2020 and was completed in 2024.

Read more here: 2024 AIA New York State Design Awards Program

Photo: Chris Payne/Esto

A city street corner with modern and older brick buildings, traffic lights, trees, and people walking on sidewalks under a clear blue sky.

A red-brick building with black window shutters and tall windows, lined with trees and greenery on the sidewalk. Several people are walking along the street in front of the building on a clear day.

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