Joost Van Nuyse House

The Joost Van Nuyse House is a one-and-a-half-story wooden structure in Flatlands with a steeply pitched flared roof and colonial details. The building combines traditional Dutch construction methods with elements that are typical of early American architecture.

The original section was built in 1744 and represents one of the earliest structures in Brooklyn from that period. Between 1793 and 1806, significant expansions followed that reflected construction practices of the late 1700s.

The house shows how Dutch settlers built their homes in Brooklyn and reflects the everyday life of early European communities in the area. Visitors can see the building methods and design choices people made to suit the local climate and available materials.

The house is located at 1128 East 34th Street and is easy to reach from the street to view its architecture. Official recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 confirms its historical importance and protected status.

In 1925, workers moved the entire building from its original location to where it stands today, an impressive feat of construction technology at the time. This relocation allowed the structure to be preserved for future generations.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1744

GPS coordinates: 40.62806,-73.94389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00