Owner of Landmarked Stuyvesant Mansion and Paul Robeson Theater Sued After Properties Hit The Market

"The listing is for both properties, putting a $5.25 million price tag on the mansion and $3 million on the theater, or a total of $8.25 million for the pair, though they can be bought individually."

"According to The New York Times, Shephard is getting sued by developer Pinestone Greene LLC for allegedly giving them development rights to both properties as early as 2017."

"In the meantime, the BLAC Land Trust, a community land trust established to protect structures, buildings, and properties of historic significance in Black communities, is keeping to its mission and using the expanded window granted by the lawsuit to bring in new donors."

""In a space like that, when you walk in, you are faced with history," said Monique Scott, the director and founder of the Freebrook Academy, a private school that ran out of the mansion."

The Paul Robeson Theater and Stuyvesant Mansion are up for sale for a total of $8.25 million following the death of Dr. Josephine English. A lawsuit complicates the sale, as developer Pinestone Greene LLC claims development rights from 2017. A court hearing is set for May 21, delaying any potential purchases. Meanwhile, the BLAC Land Trust aims to preserve the mansion, raising funds to support its mission and potentially restore the property, which holds significant historical value for the community.

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