Shake up your usual continuing education routine! 22.5 Hour Course- Fulfills all NYS Requirements for License Renewal
The Architectural and Cultural Heritage of Greenwich Village- Greenwich Village Transformed - The Late 19th Century through the 21st Century. Taught by a talented and knowledgeable mix of professionals in the field, you will learn about the transformative impact of immigration on Village real estate and zoning, the revolutionary role of urban renewal in mid-century city planning and the backlash against it, the development of the apartment building as the predominant housing form in New York City, and practical tips about working with landmarked properties. After walking the Village neighborhoods each afternoon, you’ll end your days with private tours of MacDougal Sullivan Gardens, West Village Houses, and Westbeth Artists’ Residence. Fall, 2019: 22.5 Hours - Wednesdays, October 16, 23. 30 Classes take place in the garden conference room of the historic Neighborhood Preservation Center, conveniently located at 232 East 11th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues. Includes required 3 hours of fair housing instruction and 1 hour of agency law. Click here to register today. Scholarships are available. Click here to apply

22 Hour Course Fees & Registration

$215 - GVSHP Members
$265 - All Others (includes membership in Village Preservation)

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Please read Village Preservation’s administrative policy before registering.


Administrative Policies — Please Read

Registration Cancellation/Refund Policies:  Cancellations must be received in writing at GVSHP a minimum of six business days prior to the start of the course to receive a refund. A $25 service fee will be assessed on any refunded monies. NO REFUNDS or CREDIT will be given for NO-SHOWS.

Course Cancellation Policy:  GVSHP reserves the right to cancel the course if a minimum enrollment of 15 is not met.

Continuing Education Requirements: All real estate licensees must take 22½ hours of NYS continuing education credits every 2 years in order to maintain their license. Effective for renewals on or after July 1, 2008, the 22½ hours of required continuing education credit must include at least three hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property and one hour of agency law.

Course Requirements/Completion: No licensed person shall receive credit for any course or course module presented in a class-room setting if he or she is absent from the classroom, during any instructional period, for a period or periods totaling more than 10 percent of the time prescribed for the course. Once the course is completed and all requirements are met, certificates will be sent via mail within 5-10 business days. GVSHP also informs the Department of State upon completion of a course.  However, the student is responsible for the renewal of their license with the Department of State.

Admission Policy: The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices against any protected classes under the law.