June 3, 2026

LPC Approval for 26 Bleecker Street

A street view of a city block with a mid-rise, beige and gray building featuring many windows, flanked by red-brick structures. People walk on the sidewalk, and cars are parked along the street under a blue sky.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved BKSK’s design for the office-to-residential conversion of 26 Bleecker Street in the NoHo East Historic District.

Built in 1900–1901 in the Classical Revival style, the building has housed a wide range of uses throughout its history, including clothing manufacturers, furriers, printers, and, most recently, the longtime headquarters of Planned Parenthood of New York City. The approved proposal adapts the historic structure for residential use while preserving its architectural character and supporting the creation of new housing.

As part of the project, BKSK’s design restores the building’s historic cornice and reactivates the ground-floor retail space, reinforcing its contribution to the streetscape and the historic character of the neighborhood. The approval underscores the important role adaptive reuse can play in extending the life of historic buildings while helping meet the evolving needs of New York City.

Below: Building at time of designation in 2003, photo: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission; NYC Municipal Archives 1940s Tax Photo

A black-and-white photo of a multi-story brick building on a city street corner, with large windows, a bare tree in front, and people walking on the sidewalk. Signs hang from the building and streetlights are visible.

Black-and-white photo of a city street with vintage cars parked along the curb. A tall building with a clock tower and signs reading Century Shr. Co. stands at the corner. A street sign marked 521 – 37 M is in the foreground.

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