Work continues at the former St. Brigid School on the NE corner of Avenue B and Seventh Street.
EVG reader Robert Miner reports that workers painted the former school's green strip brown on Sunday.
And yesterday...
... workers removed the St. Brigid's banners from out front...
In February 2019, the Archdiocese of New York announced that St. Brigid School would cease operations at the end of that academic year, a move that blindsided students, parents and faculty alike. Founded in 1856, the Saint Brigid School was one of seven Catholic schools marked for closure by the Archdiocese in 2019.
Given its A-plus EV location with Tompkins Square Park views, some residents have figured this property would end up a high-end condoplex much like the former Mary Help of Christians on Avenue A and 12th Street.
However, as Dave on 7th pointed out, the work here suggests that the Archdiocese is prepping the two-level building for rental for another school (perhaps a charter school?).
A corner to watch in 2022!
Labels: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, St. Brigid School