Boerum Hill Historic District

Boerum Hill Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Brooklyn comprising approximately 238 brick buildings constructed between 1845 and 1890. The structures feature three stories, projecting stoops, and finely detailed window trim in Greek Revival and Italian Renaissance styles.

The area developed in the mid-1800s as merchants and citizens built homes for Brooklyn's growing population. It received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1983, recognizing its importance to the city's urban development and architectural heritage.

The homes here show how prosperous New Yorkers wanted to live in the 1800s, with elaborate facades and broad stoops that displayed wealth and status. These architectural choices reflected the social ambitions of the people who built and inhabited them.

The district spans ten blocks with homes along Pacific, Dean, Bergen, and Wyckoff Streets, plus additional structures on Hoyt, Bond, and Nevins Streets. Walking through at a relaxed pace allows you to notice the fine details of each facade and how the architectural style remains consistent throughout the area.

The building at 148 Hoyt Street stands apart with 1880s Queen Anne style features, including a three-sided bay window. The finely carved Romanesque columns decorating this bay make it notably different from the other homes in the district.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1845

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.68528,-73.98694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46