By Madalaine Elhabbal
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 20, 2025 / 15:40 pm
Amid an ongoing financial crisis for the organization, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is selling the property of its only Manhattan facility, a location where New York pro-life Catholics have prayed outside for years.
Planned Parenthood announced the sale of the building in a statement on Wednesday, coming as the company said it was “fighting to overcome social and political obstacles and structural challenges within the country’s health system.”
PPGNY CEO Wendy Stark said funds from the sale of the Manhattan facility would be funneled toward “systemically underserved communities — the people who need us most.”
The PPGNY statement described the building as “outdated” and “not designed to support the health care needs of the future.”
‘A miracle’ and ‘an answer to prayer’
The 26 Bleeker St. location will debut on the market for $39 million. This comes as PPGNY works to recover from the $31 million deficit it incurred from last year, as reported by the Gothamist on Wednesday. The move is currently pending state approval.
“If you’ve spent time outside that Planned Parenthood, you know that they’re fulfilling our legacy,” Kathyrn Jean Lopez, a longtime pro-life advocate and senior fellow and editor at National Review, told CNA on Thursday.
Witnessing the closure of a flagship Planned Parenthood clinic in Manhattan is a monumental victory for the pro-life movement. As Maria Lopez expressed, the significance of this event cannot be understated. She spent over a year and a half standing outside that clinic, offering prayers and counseling to women in crisis.
For Lopez, the closure of the clinic is a tangible answer to the prayers and sacrifices made by countless individuals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the sanctity of life. However, she also acknowledges that the landscape of the abortion industry is evolving, with a shift towards more discreet methods such as abortion pills.
Despite these challenges, Lopez remains optimistic. She believes that the changing dynamics of the abortion industry present an opportunity for the pro-life movement to demonstrate unwavering love and support for those in need. It’s not just about opposing abortion; it’s about showing compassion and affirming the infinite value of every human life.
