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Developer begins demolishing historic West 142nd Street houses without community input

By Judy Goldstein / Senior Staff Photographer

As developers begin demolition on the West 142nd Street row houses, residents and community officials feel left in the dark about future plans for the lots.

By Manuela Silva • November 29, 2023 at 3:57 AM

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Photo by Judy Goldstein / Senior Staff Photographer

639 West 142nd Street is one of the row houses that is currently being demolished.

Photo by Judy Goldstein / Senior Staff Photographer

Due to the lack of recognition as a city landmark, the row houses are not protected from demolition.