Public School 41, Greenwich Village School, is a public elementary 3K–5 neighborhood catchment school. Founded in 1867, P.S. 41 is located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York City. In 1957, the old PS 41 was torn down and replaced by a new building. On February 11, 1961, the auditorium hosted the folk singer, Doc Watson, an important event in the spread of folk music. The principal is currently Michelle Amato. Notable alumni Notable alumni include: Robert De Niro Sakina Jaffrey, actress Scarlett Johansson Max Kellerman Michael Kimmelman, New York Times critic Alan Gerson, New York City Council member Bob Woodruff, American country music singer and songwriter Mitchell Whitfield, actor, one of the stars of My Cousin Vinny Adam Horovitz or King Ad-Rock, member of the Beastie Boys Vin Diesel Morena Baccarin James Kent (chef), owner of Crown Shy and Saga Harry Chapin, noted singer/songwriter References External links PS 41 at NYCDOE website Public elementary schools in Manhattan Greenwich Village