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Another historic New York City artistic hub will join the Chelsea Hotel and Andy Warhol's Factory as nothing more than a memory, after a group of artists were told to vacate their homes and workspaces at 14 Maiden Lane in the Financial District. 

In January 2022, the mini-skyscraper building, which had housed 14 bright and airy lofts, was sold for $9.5 million as a mixed use asset. 

And by May this year, artists such as the celebrated Molly Crabapple told the New York Post, that they had been told to vacate after the new owner failed to renew their leases. 

The building's residents were given only the legally-required notice to vacate the building, even though everyone in the building had lived there for more than 10 years. 

The historic building at 14 Maiden Lane is considered one of the earliest examples of a sky scraper in Manhattan

The historic building at 14 Maiden Lane is considered one of the earliest examples of a sky scraper in Manhattan

Molly Crabapple shared these photos of her former loft studio, which she's had to move out of after the building was sold

Molly Crabapple shared these photos of her former loft studio, which she's had to move out of after the building was sold 

Crabapple lived in the 14 loft building with other artists after it was turned into apartments in 2001

Crabapple lived in the 14 loft building with other artists after it was turned into apartments in 2001 

In her interview, Crabapple described the building's location in the Financial District as being 'profoundly uncool.' However, she went on to says that the experience of living among so many creative people was 'beautiful.'

Crabapple lived in the building since 2010 alongside her partner, illustrator Fred Harper. She moved to Brooklyn after her lease ended. 

They said their former unnamed landlord was a nightmare, who'd let the building fall into disrepair. But its spaces and low - undisclosed - rent kept residents happy.  

In August 2013, Crabapple was referred to as 'Occupy Wall Street's greatest artist,' in a New York Magazine feature. 

The piece described Crabapple as working and living from home alongside her partner and their cat, Puddy.  

Artist Molly Crabapple has lived at 14 Maiden Lane with her partner Fred Harper since 2010. During the Occupy movement, her home became an 'unofficial press room' for protesters

Artist Molly Crabapple has lived at 14 Maiden Lane with her partner Fred Harper since 2010. During the Occupy movement, her home became an 'unofficial press room' for protesters

Inside Crabapple's former home, 'art covers the walls' and 'there are a million tiny distractions,' the article reads.

Crabapple told the Post in 2022 that her home became an 'unofficial press room' for protesters who would use her shower and electricity as well as drink her liquor.  

When the building came under the ownership of Diamond Lane LLC in January, the owners allowed the current tenants' leases to run out, according to the Post.

A former resident, Crystal Thompson, told the Post said that many things about living in the building were horrific but the 'art was so great.' 

Crystal Thompson who is a former resident of the building said that while there were many drawbacks to 14 Maiden Lane, the art was 'beautiful

Crystal Thompson who is a former resident of the building said that while there were many drawbacks to 14 Maiden Lane, the art was 'beautiful

The building at 14 Maiden Lane was built in 1894 and is considered one of the earliest examples of a skyscraper in Manhattan. 

It was originally used as a place of business in the heart of what was then New York City's Diamond District. 

Up until 2001, the building had been occupied by businesses, including a rare book dealer. 

In 2001, 14 Maiden Lane was converted into a residential apartment building.  

Crabapple dictated the countless parties and photoshoots that occurred at 14 Maiden Lane over the years. In one instance, a photographer recorded the second tower coming down on

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