After its plans received an emphatic “no” from the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission earlier this month, St. Vincent’s hospital is coming back with a slightly revised plan to build in the historic West Village a new medical center coupled with a residential development by Rudin Management.

The Landmarks Commission sent back the plans, saying that it could not support the demolition of so many buildings within the historic district.

Now, St. Vincent’s has submitted an application pleading hardship, a claim that the hospital hopes will receive a more sympathetic response from the commissioners.  read more »

The planned new medical facility of St. Vincent's in the West Village was dealt a setback today, as the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission sent the hospital back to the drawing boards. At issue were concerns about the demolition of numerous structures in the historic district to make way for a block of townhouses and a condo tower built by Rudin family.

While the commission did not vote on the plan, according to commission spokeswoman Elisabeth de Bourbon, commissioners said it required major revisions, with some suggesting the hospital rethink the proposal in full.  read more »

The site of St. Vincent’s midtown hospital on West 51st Street, formerly St. Clare’s Hospital, has closed for $84.7 million, according to public records.

The Observer reported on the deal earlier this month, and buyer Tessler Development Company told us they intend to keep the hospital structure, renovate its interior, and put in place apartments or dormitory housing.

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