80 Forsyth Street

A former synagogue and the studio of Abstract Expressionist painter Pat Passlof. The 3-story, 7,000 square foot building sits across from Sara D. Roosevelt Park near Hester Street.  Passlof, who bought the old synagogue in the 1960’s and renovated it herself. Built in 1874, there are double height ceilings in most of the interior, original architectural details including pointed arch windows, several skylights and a fireplace.