Historic tax map of Manhattan Block 593 — the wedge of lots fronting Gay Street and Christopher Street, including the parcels at 14–18 Gay Street and 16–20 Christopher Street

Anatomy of an extraction

An eight-year record of landmark destruction, rent-stabilized tenant displacement and landlord greed

Russell out of his home since April 23, 2025.

Latest buyout offer — $150,000 for all of Brown's rights and dismissal of the case; the suit seeks far more.

Gross sale proceeds — Gopher Group: $9M in, $12M out. Nazarian: $12M in, $12.2M out so far — and still holds 16 Christopher Street and 18 Gay Street.

Russell Patrick Brownv18 Gay Street LLC

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Russell Patrick Brown v 18 Gay Street LLC