Andrew Freedman Home
The Andrew Freedman Home is a historic building in the Bronx, New York City. Constructed by the estate of the millionaire Andrew Freedman, it has been renovated into an artists' hub consisting of an interdisciplinary artist residency, an incubator space, workforce development and community services. It is a New York City designated landmark. The money to build it was bequeathed by Freedman. Located at 1125 Grand Concourse in the Concourse neighborhood, the Andrew Freedman Home was designed as a retirement home for wealthy individuals who had lost their fortunes.
| Andrew Freedman Home | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Location | 1125 Grand Concourse The Bronx, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.832742°N 73.920142°W |
| Construction started | 1924 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Friedlander Jacobs |
The trust that operated the Andrew Freedman Home ran out of money in the 1960s. The home was reopened in 1983 for all elderly individuals, regardless of past financial status. As of 2012, the Andrew Freedman Home serves as a day-care center and event space.