The Five Oldest Houses in Brooklyn Heights | Brownstoner

The oldest surviving homes in Brooklyn Heights are wood and brick Federal-style structures primarily located on Willow, Hicks, and Middagh streets. Historical records and city directories indicate that 84 Willow Street and 68 Hicks Street both date to 1822 or earlier. While 84 Willow features Flemish-bond brickwork and a Georgian doorway, 68 Hicks is a wood-frame house notable for its curb roof and original Ionic colonnettes.

Three additional landmark residences were constructed in 1824. These include the Flemish-bond brick house at 43 Willow Street, which features a pseudo-Dutch stepped gable, and two frame houses on Middagh Street. The properties at 30 Middagh Street and 24 Middagh Street serve as prominent examples of early 19th-century design, with the latter featuring a clapboard facade and an attached rear carriage house.

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