New Court , Hampstead Village
Genesis and community contractor, Durkan Ltd have just started the
first-ever refurbishment of two Grade 2 listed Victorian tenement
blocks in up-market Hampstead Village. The blocks offer a
fascinating glimpse of social history, including being
previously home to such icons of punk rock as Sid Vicious,
Johnny Rotten and Boy George.
The impressive tenement-style buildings have never been fully
refurbished and the team is working closely with heritage and
conservation officers to ensure that as few as possible of the
original features are lost
PCHA, a subsidiary of the Genesis Housing Group, took over the
freehold of the flats from Camden Council in March 2005 and started
work on their refurbishment almost immediately.
There are currently 40 one and two-bed flats, but this will
decrease to 36 to enable four three-bed family units to be created,
bringing vital family units to the area. The project is partically
funded by The Housing Corporation.