The building at 605 East 9th Street in Manhattan had an impact on many generations of the Lower East Side / East Village residents. CHARAS / El Bohio (The Former PS64) is a landmarked building that was auctioned off by Mayor Guiliani 16 years ago and the building has been empty for more than 13 years. This building has been a beacon of hope, inspiration, culture, and community for the residents of the Lower East Side. 

We need to bring back the building for community use and ensure that our history is not forgotten or erased. Our community still needs this building for engaging in the arts, educating each other of our history, and providing social programs for the children, young people, adults, and seniors that make up this beautiful neighborhood.

We're asking Mayor Bill de Blasio to use his power to undo an injustice perpetrated by Mayor Guiliani and listen to the Lower East Side / East Village community by returning this building for community use.