
What Village residents really think about NYU’s Paulson Center
NYU’s mammoth new facility at 181 Mercer St. garnered a warm welcome from its student body. The building’s neighbors are less excited.
Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer
• February 10, 2023

What’s inside NYU’s $1.2 billion Paulson Center
NYU’s largest building will begin to host classes on Jan. 23, over 16 years after the university unveiled plans for the massive construction project.
Tori Morales and Kevin Wu
• January 22, 2023

Billion-dollar NYU building at 181 Mercer Street nears completion
After years of disputes and delays, the construction of NYU’s flagship development is set to open for use at the start of the spring 2023 academic semester.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• August 11, 2022

181 Mercer building opening delayed again until spring 2023
The opening of NYU’s flagship development, which will include housing, classrooms, athletic facilities and a theater, has been postponed twice due to construction delays related to COVID-19.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• March 9, 2022

SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
The rezoning plan passed last month includes a last-minute change that allows university dorms to remain in the area.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer
• January 27, 2022

Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy
Window collisions kill hundreds of thousands of birds every year in New York City. 181 Mercer’s architects are using specially designed glass with the intention of saving birds and energy.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• October 18, 2021


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