C-Squat, New York City
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Facts and practical information
C-Squat is a former squat house located at 155 Avenue C in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City that has been home to musicians, artists and activists, among others. After a fire, it was taken into city ownership in 1978 and squatters moved in during 1989. The building was restored in 2002 and since then it has been legally owned by the occupants. Its ground-floor storefront now houses the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space. ()
Completed: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 40°43'33"N, 73°58'40"W
Day trips
C-Squat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Club Cumming, SideWalk Cafe, 300 Park Avenue South.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is C-Squat open?
C-Squat is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
- Friday 11 am - 7 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
Which popular attractions are close to C-Squat?
Nearby attractions include Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, New York City (1 min walk), La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, New York City (2 min walk), Avenue C, New York City (3 min walk), Carmen Pabón del Amanecer Jardín, New York City (3 min walk).
How to get to C-Squat by public transport?
The nearest stations to C-Squat:
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Train
Bus
- Avenue A & East 5th Street • Lines: M14A Sbs (9 min walk)
- Saint Marks Place & 1st Avenue • Lines: M8 (10 min walk)
Metro
- 1st Avenue • Lines: L (11 min walk)
- 3rd Avenue • Lines: L (17 min walk)
Train
- Long Island City (40 min walk)