The Manhattan Plaza Tenant's Association (MPTA) in association with The Actors Fund presents the return of its Annual Block Sale
Saturday, September 17, 2022
from 10:00am until 5:00pm
The event takes place on the block of 43rd Street from 9th to 10 avenues. The entire block is closed to street traffic for the day long festivities. Community members pay a small fee for a space on the block (10' x 10' or 5' x 10') where they can sell their wares, used goods and miscellaneous. This festive neighborhood fair, where one can discover untold treasures (such as collectable Playbills, original cast signed posters and vintage costumes) brings a small town feel to the big city. It is a great way to find bargains, mingle with neighbors and enjoy the weekend. Manhattan Plaza is known for its famous performers and this fun filled day benefits from the surplus of talent that exudes from the area, just a heart beat away from Broadway. Entertainment, face painting and visiting celebrities are just part of the fun.The winning raffle tickets are drawn through out the day and lucky Fair goers walk away with theater tickets, meals for two at local restaurants and many more exciting prizes.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
from 10:00am until 5:00pm
The event takes place on the block of 43rd Street from 9th to 10 avenues. The entire block is closed to street traffic for the day long festivities. Community members pay a small fee for a space on the block (10' x 10' or 5' x 10') where they can sell their wares, used goods and miscellaneous. This festive neighborhood fair, where one can discover untold treasures (such as collectable Playbills, original cast signed posters and vintage costumes) brings a small town feel to the big city. It is a great way to find bargains, mingle with neighbors and enjoy the weekend. Manhattan Plaza is known for its famous performers and this fun filled day benefits from the surplus of talent that exudes from the area, just a heart beat away from Broadway. Entertainment, face painting and visiting celebrities are just part of the fun.The winning raffle tickets are drawn through out the day and lucky Fair goers walk away with theater tickets, meals for two at local restaurants and many more exciting prizes.
Manhattan Plaza
Aside from the McGraw-Hill Building, the complex was the tallest in the Hell's Kitchen area at the time it was completed. Between the two buildings are a multi-story garage, a fitness center (including a swimming pool), a basketball court, a playground, tennis courts, a wall-climbing center, and town houses.Though the majority of occupants work in the performing arts, there are a number of long-time residents from the old neighborhood. More than 1,500 one-act plays including more than 40 by Lewis Black have been staged at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in the West Bank Cafe (where Bruce Willis was a bartender) at the base of the building. Manhattan Plaza is known for its celebrity residents past and present such as Alicia Keyes, Andrea McCardle, Donald Faison and Tennessee Williams.Larry David, co-creator of the sitcom Seinfeld lived in Manhattan Plaza across from comedian Kenny Kramer who provided inspiration for the character Cosmo Kramer.James Earl Jones has family members throughout the building. His brother provided the original voice heard when entering the "Park & Lock" Garage Samuel L. Jackson worked there as a security officer in his first and only non-acting job.
Aside from the McGraw-Hill Building, the complex was the tallest in the Hell's Kitchen area at the time it was completed. Between the two buildings are a multi-story garage, a fitness center (including a swimming pool), a basketball court, a playground, tennis courts, a wall-climbing center, and town houses.Though the majority of occupants work in the performing arts, there are a number of long-time residents from the old neighborhood. More than 1,500 one-act plays including more than 40 by Lewis Black have been staged at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in the West Bank Cafe (where Bruce Willis was a bartender) at the base of the building. Manhattan Plaza is known for its celebrity residents past and present such as Alicia Keyes, Andrea McCardle, Donald Faison and Tennessee Williams.Larry David, co-creator of the sitcom Seinfeld lived in Manhattan Plaza across from comedian Kenny Kramer who provided inspiration for the character Cosmo Kramer.James Earl Jones has family members throughout the building. His brother provided the original voice heard when entering the "Park & Lock" Garage Samuel L. Jackson worked there as a security officer in his first and only non-acting job.
In this district, we are blessed with amazing local politicians who really care about our neighborhood! So of course, when we have a special day they come to meet you and enjoy the day! Manhattan Borough President Gale A Brewer addressing the community at the 2016 MPTA Block Sale.
