Private company
Umbrella House
New York City housing cooperative
Umbrella House is a former squat and a Housing Development Fund Corporation in New York City's East Village, at 21-23 Avenue C. The squat, formed in 1988, was known for its political engagement and high level of collective organization among its members. In 2010, the building officially became a housing cooperative.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websitewww.umbrellahouse.nyc
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Umbrella House is a former squat and a Housing Development Fund Corporation in New York City's East Village, at 21-23 Avenue C. The squat, formed in 1988, was known for its political engagement and high level of collective organization among its members. In 2010, the building officially became a housing cooperative.2
Timeline
- Nov 1988Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.umbrellahouse.nyc1
- WikipediaUmbrella House
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ74928147
Sources
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- 1WikidataUmbrella House on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaUmbrella House on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsUmbrella House photo by Ru-Shin Shieh, CC BY-SA 4.0