May 8, 2026

Jane’s Walk NYC | New Skins, Old Stories

A group of people walk down a sunny sidewalk. One person with a tan backpack holds up a yellow sign that reads JANES WALK. Several people sit and chat on a bench nearby. Trees and houses line the street.

BKSK was proud to sponsor this year’s Jane’s Walk NYC 2026, leading two tours centered around the theme “New Skins, Old Stories.”

The first walk explored The Village West, BKSK’s newly completed multifamily residential building on the northern edge of the West Village. Located at the evolving intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue, the project occupies the third of four corners to be redeveloped over the past decade. Its design draws from the surrounding neighborhood—referencing nearby forms, textures, and materiality—to create a layered architectural language that feels both contemporary and contextual.

The second walk focused on two BKSK projects surrounding Union Square Park. The tour began at 44 Union Square, the reimagined Tammany Hall building, now home to a flagship Petco store. From there, the group visited The Twenty Two New York, the first U.S. outpost of the London-based boutique hotel and social club, housed within a transformed former Ladies’ Mile dormitory building.

It was a pleasure guiding participants through these evolving parts of the city and sharing the stories behind each project. A huge thank you to our co-sponsors and everyone who joined us!

Learn more about the Municipal Arts Society of NY (MAS). 

Photos by Cameron Blaylock

Two photos: Left, a tall red-brick building on a city corner under a clear sky. Right, a person walks four dogs past a red-brick building with a green window displaying the words THE VILLAGE WEST. Jane’s Walk and MAS NYC logos are above.

Split image: Left side shows a brick building lit warmly at night, featuring arched windows and decorative stonework. Right side shows a daytime view of a domed, neoclassical building in a busy urban area. Jane’s Walk and MAS NYC logos in corner.

A collection of logos from organizations including SwigEquities, New York State Council on the Arts, Brown Harris Stevens, BKSK, NYC Tourism Foundation, Brooklyn Public Library, NYPL, NYC Parks GreenThumb, and Trees New York.

 

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