Last November, the NYC Department of Buildings issued a vacate order artists working at 287 Broadway. One of these artists, Lisa Bateman, was awarded a grant through the Manhattan Community Arts Fund. She wrote to us looking for temporary studio/work-only space, so we're posting this issuing an urgent plea. She also noted that despite 287's landmark status, "recent structural news from our landlord and the Dept. of Buildings suggests that we will not be returning to our building or leases anytime soon, perhaps not at all."

The Tribeca Tribune wrote about the ongoing engineering challenge earlier this month:

Some residents have moved out for good; others have found temporary housing elsewhere but remain in the dark about how long it will be before they can return, if ever.

“Everyone has settled into limbo,” said one tenant, who asked not to be identified. “What’s frustrating is that no one seems to know the plan to fix the situation.”

If you can help Lisa and the other affected artists find 200-300 square feet of studio (work-only) space to be used over the next 6-12 months, please contact us: email space [at] lmcc.net