75th Police Precinct Station House, historic police station located in Brooklyn, New York
The 75th Police Precinct Station House is a three-story yellow brick building with Romanesque Revival architecture in Brooklyn. It features a distinctive corner tower, rounded arches, carved details, and an entrance portico with European design elements that remain visible today.
The building was designed by architect Emile M. Gruwe in 1886 and completed in 1891 when Brooklyn was expanding rapidly and needed more police stations. It served as a police station until 1973, was sold to People's First Baptist Church in 1976, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
The building earned the local nickname "The Castle" because its massive, fortress-like appearance reminded people of an actual castle. This name reflects how neighbors perceived the structure and what it meant to them as a community landmark.
The building is viewable from the outside and remains a visible landmark in the neighborhood, though it is not currently open to the public. The best way to see it is to walk along Liberty Avenue where you can observe its most notable features from the street.
The building originally featured crenellations along its roofline that resembled an actual castle tower, but these striking features are no longer visible today. These lost elements show how much the building's appearance has changed over time.
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