11 Most Endangered
East End Historic District
Year Listed: 1996
Location: New York
Current Status: Favorable
Threat: Deterioration
Last updated in 2003, the East End Historic District in Newburgh, New York was once a showcase of American history, culture and design. Today, a severely depressed economy has resulted in high vacancy rates, widespread abandonment and severs deterioration of the landmark district. Like many other small cities, Newburgh has not been immune to economic restructuring and has suffered from the loss of jobs and wealth.
Update
The River City Development Corporation, a CDC, was formed to rehabilitate homes in the East End Historic District. Using federal historic tax credits, more than 31 row homes have been restored as affordable housing. Tenants who live in these houses for more than 15 years will have the option to purchase.
