St.-Marks-In-The-Bowery
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery is a one-story fieldstone church at East 10th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Its main body went up around 1795-99 on land that was once part of Governor Stuyvesant's farm, reputedly over the site of his Bouwerie Chapel of about 1660. Later generations added to the building in different classical styles. Ithiel Town designed the tower in 1807, a tall pyramidal spire was added about 1828 and attributed to Town and Thompson, and an Italianate cast iron portico with Doric columns followed in 1854. A brick parish hall was attached at the rear in the 19th century. The church is described as the oldest site of continuous worship in New York. Its graveyard holds Peter Stuyvesant, whose family vault lies under the church, along with Governor Sloughter and Commodore Perry. The surrounding yard and trees add to its character, and the church has served the neighborhood with programs throughout the week.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a fine late Georgian church that has grown by harmonious additions in several classical styles. It is described as the oldest site of continuous worship in New York, on land once part of Governor Stuyvesant's bouwerie, and its graveyard holds figures such as Peter Stuyvesant and Commodore Perry.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 72000885, listed June 19, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | E. 10th St. and 2nd Ave., New York |
|---|---|
| County | Manhattan |
| Listed | June 19, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72000885 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Ithiel Town (tower, 1807); Town and Thompson (spire, attributed) |
| Architectural style | Late Georgian with Greek Revival and Italianate additions |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in fair condition, occupied and in religious use; later materials describe an ongoing restoration project and community arts use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | St. Mark's Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.73040, -73.98711 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 72000885.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7589922
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.