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Joshua Charow: Loft Law: The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts

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A stunning visual journey through the last vestiges of New York City’s artist loftsEnvied by artists and apartment hunters alike for their wide windows and open floor plans, New York City’s lofts were once manufacturing centers in the late 19th and early 20th century. As urban densification pushed industry into the suburbs, these buildings were left empty. Looking for cheap rents and ideal studios, artists struck bargains with landlords to live and work in commercially zoned spaces. By the 1970s, these same artists faced eviction as their landlords embraced the new wealthy clientele that seeped into neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca and the Bowery. Enacted in 1982, Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law, better known as the “Loft Law,” allowed artists to obtain legal occupancy and rent stabilization. After discovering a map of the protected buildings, documentary filmmaker Joshua Charow embarked on the ambitious project of documenting them. Over two years, he rang hundreds of doorbells, interviewing over 50 artists still living in these lofts, and photographing them in their spaces, alongside their works in progress and the unique modifications they have made to the lofts to meet legal standards. This timely untold story paints a portrait of a bygone era of New York’s downtown art scene. Artists include: Ken Jacobs, Flo Jacobs, Loretta Dunkelman, Katherine Liberovskaya, Phill Niblock, Gerald Marks, Martine Mallary, Michael Sullivan, Carmen Cicero, Joseph Marioni, Carolyn Oberst, Jeff Way, Chuck DeLaney, Joe Haske, Kimiko Fujimura, Steve Silver, Noah Jemison, Sumayyah Samaha, Bob Petrucci, Claire Fergusson, Gilda Pervin, Curtis Mitchell, Ellen Christine, Marsha Pels, Betsy Kaufman, Jennifer Charles, JG Thirlwell, Alex Locadia, Winkel, Anne Mason. Joshua Charow is a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in New York City. His projects aim to unveil unseen stories and subcultures across New York City. Charow has directed and shot documentary films for the New York Times, Time magazine, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Damiani


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2024


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8862088159


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.87 x 11.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #84,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #23 in Photo Essays (Books) #28 in Individual Photographer Monographs #46 in Travel Photography (Books)


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  • Buy it!
Fabulous book. The stories, the pictures. I want MORE
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025 by Michelle Harper

  • Beautiful and well-done
This book, photos and stories are close to my heart. When I saw one of the interviews on YouTube, I immediately pre-ordered it. I grew up in NYC, and when I was very young, (in the 1960's) I dreamed of an artists loft. It took me more than 40 years to start painting, and I've lived in 3 other states since those young years of dreams. Joshua has captured the beauty and toughness of these artists, he has captured and immortalized the legacy of the New York Artists. When I first opened this book it literally brought me to tears, and I couldn't put it down. I pick it up several times a week and enjoy it over and over. Thank you, all of you! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024 by Kindle Customer

  • You'll Love it!
I love it already. I watched a video interview by Josh and that sparked my interest. Plus, I've always loved those buildings and as an artist, wished I had the space.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2025 by kfernly

  • Gorgeous work!
Beautiful work, extraordinary research and gorgeous pictures
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024 by Gabriela

  • Fav artist not included
I am soooo disappointed. After watching much of the documentary on YouTube Tube I bought the book. Utterly dissapointed that the artist Nina Sophia is not included in the book. She was an absolute delight on the film. I think I'll be returning the book. So sad
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025 by Tina E.

  • Beautiful book
The artists and their stories are fascinating, and the quality of the book it self is first rate. Definitely a keeper for your library.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Bing's Books
Excellent book on those wonderful artists lofts in New York City. Well worth the purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024 by Bing

  • Subject and photos really nice, text size way too small.
Photos and subject content wonderful. Font size on text, tiny. If I had seen this physically somewhere and saw how tiny the text is, I would not have purchased it. There was also a crushed corner on the front top left corner at the spine. The box was not crushed, so had to be damaged before packing.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025 by Jacey

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