NYC street corner co-named ‘Jimmy Carter Way’ -- honoring former president for his help revamping this decrepit building

This Big Apple street corner is getting the presidential treatment.

An East Village block was officially co-named “Jimmy Carter Way” on Monday — during an unveiling ceremony on East 6th Street and avenues C and D — honoring the late president’s role in a groundbreaking local Habitat for Humanity housing project more than 40 years ago. 5

Mascot Flats, a decrepit 19-unit apartment building, was renovated in 1984 with help from the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in what served as the project’s first build.

“They came here not just for a photo op, but to really get their hands dirty,” city Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said, “and say I’m going to do whatever I can to make sure that people have the housing that they need.” 5

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Carter, who die