Whole block on Bowery nearly demolished

Bowery and Kenmare Streets

It’s been a long time coming as this whole block on Bowery between Kenmare and Broome Streets has slowly been abandoned over the last few years. Historically occupied by many Bowery lighting stores, the picture above is what this block looks like today. Completely razed except for the end buildings at Broome St and Kenmare St.

I’ve documented the closing and abandonment of these buildings over the years and the sudden disappearance of the 7 buildings is still shocking.