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You’ve probably walked down Brooklyn Heights a hundred times without realizing it’s the reason New York protects its neighborhoods at all.
In 1965, months after the old Penn Station came down, it became the city’s first historic district. That’s why the brownstone rows still look the way they do, and why the block you buy on stays the block you bought on.
The tradeoff: every facade change, window swap, and rooftop addition needs Landmarks approval. Worth knowing before you plan a renovation.
Buying in a landmarked district? DM us. We’ll tell you what’s realistic before you’re under contract.
In 1965, months after the old Penn Station came down, it became the city’s first historic district. That’s why the brownstone rows still look the way they do, and why the block you buy on stays the block you bought on.
The tradeoff: every facade change, window swap, and rooftop addition needs Landmarks approval. Worth knowing before you plan a renovation.
Buying in a landmarked district? DM us. We’ll tell you what’s realistic before you’re under contract.
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