Harlem's rich history is a testament to its profound cultural impact on America.

During the Harlem Renaissance, the city saw a flourishing of music, literature, and art that still resonates today. The neighborhood has long been a hub of innovation and expression, shaping the cultural and social landscape of the nation. Harlem's enduring spirit and vibrant legacy continue to inspire and influence new generations.

Building on this storied past, One45, in partnership with Concern Housing, is poised to contribute to Harlem's future with a transformative new development. Harlem has produced a remarkable array of influential figures who have shaped American culture and history. Building on its legacy, these icons include:

• Colin Powell
• James Baldwin
• Harry Houdini
• David Dinkins
• Kareem Abdul Jabba
• Harry Belafonte
• Scott Joplin
• The Marx Brothers
• Al Pacino
• Ed Sullivan
• Norman Rockwell
• Louis Armstrong
• George & Ira Gershwin
• Milton Berle
• Alexander Hamilton
• Oscar Hammerstein
• Arthur Sulzberger

• John Audubon
• Count Bassie
• W.E.B DuBois
• Duke Ellington
• Marcus Garvey
• Billie Holiday
• Langston Hughes
• Joe Louis
• Paul Robeson
• George Carlin
• Erik Estrada
• Althea Gibson
• Fiorello La Guardia
• Malcom X
• Thurgood Marshall
• Sugar Ray Robinson
• Basil Paterson
• J.D. Salinger

• Bob Dylan
• Tupac Shakur
• Maya Angelou
• Fatman Scoop
• ASAP Rocky
• Mandy Patinkin
• Ed Sullivan
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Kurtis Blow
• Charles Rangel
• Arthur Miller
• Lena Horne
• Lionel Hampton
• Sammy Davis, Jr.