Artists Still Live In John Cale’s Old Ludlow Street Apartment
Luxury lofts and a gourmet deli now occupy the former home of Max’s Kansas City and Warhol’s Factory in the Decker Building has been replaced by a Puma Store and yet more luxury apartments. But here’s some news that’s not completely disheartening: John Cale’s old apartment on Ludlow Street is occupied by artists, reports The Wall Street Journal.
The Velvet Underground co-founder fled the Lower East Side and New York City long ago (he now lives in L.A.), but we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief that the cultural geography of the city has not been completely eroded by wealth. Read More
