Rendering courtesy of Paul A. Castrucci Architect

After breaking ground in summer 2024, construction began for a new home for ABC No Rio , the iconic DIY punk rock venue and arts/cultural space that had been a fixture on the Lower East Side’s street scene since 1980. On Friday, leaders and volunteers from ABC No Rio joined city officials to celebrate the “topping out” of their new home at 156 Rivington Street. The $21 million facility, funded by the city and a variety of arts organizations, will replace the tenement building previously occupied by the venue. The new building, designed by Paul A. Castrucci Architects and scheduled to open in late 2026, will meet LEED Silver and Passive House energy efficiency standards.

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), NYC Economic Develop

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