Brooklyn Heights holds the title of America’s first suburb. It became New York’s first commuter town in the early 19th Century when a new steam ferry provided reliable service to Wall Street.
Well-known for the Brooklyn Promenade, which offers unbelievable views of the Manhattan Skyline across the East River, Brooklyn Heights is well-loved for the three-, four- and five-story houses that line its shady, narrow streets.
This charming neighborhood features a great range of architectural styles, including a few Federal-style houses from the early 19th Century in the northern part of the neighborhood, brick Greek Revival and Gothic Revival houses, and Italianate brownstones. A number of houses, particularly along Pierrepont Street and Pierrepont Place, are authentic mansions.
Brooklyn Heights was the first neighborhood protected by the 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law of New York City. Its dedication to preservation, architectural authenticity and timeless charm make it an ideal destination for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs.
Image courtesy Time out New York Kids. Info courtesy Wikipedia.
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