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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 ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2026


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: #108,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #37 in Photo Essays (Books) #39 in Individual Photographer Monographs #65 in Travel Photography (Books)


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Fabulous book. The stories, the pictures. I want MORE
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025 by Michelle Harper
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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
    • Beautiful and well-done
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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
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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
    • Improvement needed
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I loved the videos but the book photos aren’t crisp and the print is so small and light it kinda fades into the page🤔. Sorry but the smell of VOCs was overwhelming. A fan and magnifying glass should have been included🙄 I know you can do better next time . Or maybe a higher quality would have cost more? But like I said the. Videos were super fantastic!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by julianna lecou
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Beautiful work, extraordinary research and gorgeous pictures
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024 by Gabriela
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Excellent book on those wonderful artists lofts in New York City. Well worth the purchase.
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