Just like parking lots, the city's bountiful religious buildings have become subject to the massive development thrust throughout the city. As the oft century-old holy structures continue to age, pricey upkeep is not always an option for these institutions, sighting floundering attendance, restrictions from landmark status, and all sorts of pretenses to justify their leap from faith and onto the market. Either relinquished air rights, additional structures, or the holiest main building, the sacrifice of religious structures in this nihilistic market are on the up and up. We've pinpointed 26 sites that are either in the midsts of conversion, at risk, or recently completed. Know one we missed? Leave it in the comments or send it to our tipline.
With research assistance from Hannah Frishberg
· The beautiful, vacant, and broke cathedrals of NYC [NYP]
· Mapping Nine Conversions Currently Underway in Brooklyn [Curbed]
· Losing Our Religion archives [Curbed]
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