First Houses, Public housing architecture in East Village, Manhattan, US.
The First Houses complex contains 122 three-room and four-room apartments across eight buildings between First Avenue and Avenue A in Manhattan.
Established in 1936, First Houses marked the initial public housing development by the New York City Housing Authority during the Great Depression.
The residential complex introduced modern living standards with steam heating, courtyards, and playgrounds, setting new expectations for urban housing developments.
Located on East 3rd Street between First Avenue and Avenue A, the buildings feature rear entrances and interior courtyards for increased natural light.
The construction reused bricks from demolished Victorian tenements and employed workers through federal relief funds to complete the housing project.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1930s
Architects: Frederick L. Ackerman
Address: 112-138 East 3rd Street
GPS coordinates: 40.72437,-73.98695
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:59
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