National Historic Landmark- Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights, with its phenomenal views of Lower Manhattan across the East River, was one of New York's most prestigious 19th-century addresses.

Houses and churches remain in excellent condition and present an almost complete architectural catalog of the variety of styles available during its heyday. Brooklyn Heights, still a popular residential area, became new York City's first designated historic district in 1965.

Examples of early ironwork, flagstone sidewalks, and other embellishments add to its charm and to its significance.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks