New York Construction Report staff writer
A $164-million investment is set to reshape the Clarkson Street corridor in Manhattan’s West Village, bringing expanded recreational facilities, new public space, and the preservation of a landmark mural to the neighborhood.
The multi-agency redevelopment will deliver nearly 100,000 square feet of new and upgraded indoor and outdoor facilities aimed at improving community health and access to recreation. Central to the plan is a new outdoor aquatics complex at the existing Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, the construction of a fully accessible indoor recreation center at 388 Hudson Street, and enhanced green space at Hudson-Houston Plaza.
Key features include an ADA-accessible indoor recreation center at 388 Hudson Street, part of a new mixed-use development. The facility will house a modern indoor pool, gymnasium, and basketball court, expanding available indoor space by 60 percent compared to current offerings.
The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and outdoor pool will be transformed into a modern aquatics complex, with upgrades that may incorporate historic architectural elements along Seventh Avenue and Clarkson Street.
The city also plans to restore Keith Haring’s iconic Carmine Street Pool mural, continuing its decades-long partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation to preserve the artwork’s cultural significance.
The corridor will offer diverse recreational programming for both passive and active uses, aiming to serve all ages and needs within the community.
In addition, the Hudson Houston Plaza will be converted into a new public space featuring flexible gathering areas, greenery, art, and seating—drawing inspiration from Eduardo Kobra’s Ellis Island mural.
All improvements are dedicated to public use and are designed to increase accessibility, community wellness, and cultural preservation.
Cultural preservation is a key component of upgrades and Keith Haring’s iconic Carmine Street Pool mural will be restored in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation, continuing a decades-long collaboration to maintain the historic artwork.
The expanded corridor will also feature Hudson-Houston Plaza, a redesigned public space developed in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection and Hudson Square BID. Inspired by Eduardo Kobra’s Ellis mural, the space will include seating, trees, and artwork intended to serve as a flexible gathering area for the surrounding community.
Overall, the Clarkson Street Corridor project is expected to create a vibrant, accessible public spaces that promote wellness, honor local culture, and meet the evolving needs of New Yorkers.
