Walking by 143rd Street and 140th Street at Riverside Drive, we notice a couple of major projects going up at the end of the block and wondered if anything was displaced. After doing some searching on google maps, it would seem that the buildings are going over old empty lots and actually filling a void on the grid. This would seem like the best solution for developers who do not want to tackle a restoration project with an old building (or deal with torch-bearing, angry villagers at the doorfront). There are still a few lots left in central Harlem, and they should be prioritized before knocking down anything historic. By the way, the small side-streets in the West 140's are quite charming since they are on a slope from Broadway to Riverside and mostly consist of well-worn, three level townhouses. Luckily, these new buildings are at the end of the block so not to interrupt the look of the block. Take the 1 Train to 145th Street to take a look.
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