St. Mark's Historic District

St. Mark's Historic District is a residential neighborhood in East Village bounded by 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, East 9th Street, and East 11th Street, featuring well-preserved apartment buildings dating to the early 1800s. The architecture includes Federal style, Greek Revival, and Anglo-Italianate townhouses that line Stuyvesant Street and East 10th Street with red-brick facades and period details.

The district began in 1795 as a residential area developed outside the main city limits, with the first Federal-style homes built during that period and into the early 1800s. The streets and buildings have remained largely unchanged, preserving the layout and character of early 19th century Manhattan.

St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery shapes the identity of this neighborhood and serves as a spiritual anchor for residents and visitors seeking one of the oldest continuously used places of worship in New York City. The congregation and the building reflect the diverse communities that have called this area home over the centuries.

The district is best explored on foot, allowing you to notice the architectural details and storefronts of each building as you walk the streets. Plan to visit on a weekday morning or afternoon for a more relaxed experience without too many crowds.

Hamilton Fish House on Stuyvesant Street is a rare surviving Federal-style residence from the early 1800s that many visitors overlook while walking past. The home reveals how wealthy families lived during that era before urban development transformed the neighborhood.