Cobble Hill Historic District

Cobble Hill Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Brooklyn containing roughly 796 houses built between 1830 and 1920. The buildings display Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival styles that define the streetscape across its tree-lined blocks.

The area served as a military position during the American Revolution and was reinforced defensively during the War of 1812. This military role ended as the area transformed into a residential neighborhood during the 19th century.

The neighborhood contains several houses of worship from the 1800s that reflect the spiritual life of its residents. Walking through the streets, you can observe how these buildings shaped community identity across generations.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot as the street layout rewards slower walking to see details in the architecture and gardens. The Bergen Street subway station provides convenient public transit access to the area from other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Philanthropist Alfred Tredwell White built low-cost housing in the neighborhood during the late 1800s, pioneering affordable housing decades before it became standard practice. His projects allowed working families to afford homes in an area that rivaled nearby wealthy neighborhoods in desirability.

Location: Brooklyn

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.68917,-73.99639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22