Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District

Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District is a residential area from the 1910s in Flatbush containing 32 houses and one apartment building arranged along two cul-de-sacs. The buildings feature red brick walls trimmed with limestone details and painted wood ornaments in the Colonial Revival style.

The district developed between 1916 and 1920 during Brooklyn's suburban growth, showing how residential architecture changed in the early 1900s away from dense city row houses. This building period marked a shift in how prosperous families wanted to live.

The homes show how middle-class families of the 1920s wanted to live, with garden spaces and built-in garages reflecting their new car ownership. The tree-lined streets named after local figures give the district a sense of being a distinct community within the city.

Walking through the two cul-de-sacs is the best way to see the district since the layout encourages you to move slowly and notice the houses. The nearby subway station provides connections to the rest of Brooklyn and the city.

Each house on Albemarle Terrace is raised above street level with front gardens framed by old oak trees. This elevation and the canopy of mature trees create unexpected angles when walking through and add an unusual sense of seclusion.

Location: Brooklyn

GPS coordinates: 40.64889,-73.95917

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24