625-627 East 5th st. during demolition.

Map showing it's location in the old Sanborn maps as Block 388, Lot 55, 42' 10-1/2" wide lot.

But in the oasis maps on-line today it shows this block and lot numbering change;

Name: Fifth Street Slope Children's Garden Address: 626-27 E. 5th Street
Cross Streets: Avenues B & C
Neighborhood: East Village
Block: 387 Lot: 155

The building to the left, a slice of the brick facade can just about be seen is still standing today and is 621-623 East 5th, this building is shown on another plate along with the keystones removed from it.

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