Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: West Chelsea Historic District

Landmark Name: 
West Chelsea Historic District
LP Number: 
LP-02302
Link to Designation Report: 
Landmark Type: 
Historic District
Designation Date: 
7/15/2008
Image Type: 
Designation Photos
Image Date: 
6/28/2008
Image Location: 
507 West 25th Street, 509 West 25th Street
Address: 
507-509 West 25th Street (aka 504-506 West 26th Street)
BIN: 
1088782
BBL: 
1006970027
Borough: 
Manhattan
Block: 
697
Lot: 
27
Architect or Builder: 
Not determined
Date of Construction: 
1934
Owner or Developer: 
New York Central Railroad
Style Primary: 
N/A
Material Primary: 
Iron
Use Original: 
Other
Building Type: 
Elevated Railroad
Notes: 
The elevated rail line commonly referred to as the �High Line� was completed in 1934, as part of the West Side Improvement project that replaced at-grade New York Central rail lines.
File Name: 
LP2302_092_2008-06-28_507-509W25thSt.JPG