A tiny congregation is seeking to demolish their church and sell the property despite opposition from celebrities and members of the local community. The West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West side of Manhattan is an iconic and historic example of intricate 19th century architecture, but its congregation has reportedly declined over the years to only twelve members who haven't had a full-time pastor since 2017.
'Our congregation is now focused on creating a new space for worship and the arts, and we hope to use our proceeds to help other churches meet their mission and avoid circumstances like ours.' While the church congregation's website argued that restoration would cost $50 million, others have contested the church can be restored for a mere fraction of that price. The Real Deal, a real estate news site, reported that structural engineer Don Friedman testified that 'as little as $1.