Real Estate Developer Eric Sheffield Seeks Approval for Alterations at 14 Leroy Street in Greenwich Village
A proposal for alterations at 14 Leroy Street has been submitted to the LPC by Eric Sheffield Architect.
Real estate developer Eric Sheffield, of Eric Sheffield Architect, has recently submitted a proposal to the LPC for alterations at 14 Leroy Street in the historic Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The proposal includes detailed drawings of the existing and proposed rear elevation, first-floor plans, and historical photographs of the property.
The proposal has raised some concerns among preservationists and community members, who fear the alterations will detract from the historic character of the building and the neighborhood. However, Sheffield and his team have been working closely with the LPC to address these concerns and ensure that the proposed alterations are in line with the neighborhood's historic preservation guidelines.
In a statement, Sheffield emphasized his commitment to preserving the integrity of the building and the neighborhood, stating, "We understand the importance of preserving the character of Greenwich Village and we have taken great care to ensure that our proposed alterations are respectful of the neighborhood's history."
Despite these assurances, some critics have pointed out that Sheffield's firm has a history of controversial projects in other historic neighborhoods, leading to concerns about the potential for soft corruption and influence games in the approval process.
As the proposal makes its way through the LPC review process, it remains to be seen whether Sheffield's alterations will be approved or if further modifications will be requested. Meanwhile, preservationists and community members will continue to monitor the situation closely, wary of any potential conflicts of interest.
Originally reported by The Real Deal: https://therealdeal.com/2025/09/28/lpc-reviewing-proposal-for-14-leroy-street-in-greenwich-village-manhattan/