Historic Tony Dapolito Recreation Center faces demolition

GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A recreation center that has been in Greenwich Village for more than 100 years is facing possible demolition as the city says reopening the space would be a safety hazard.

The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center has sat vacant for the past five years. Once a vital community hub in the neighborhood — offering free swimming lessons, senior programming, and a welcoming space for residents across the city — the site has fallen into disrepair and could soon be torn down.