National Register of Historic Places

68th Police Precinct Station House and Stable

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
June 2, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003359

About this property

The former 18th Police Precinct Station House and Stable of the Brooklyn Police Department is a historic police station and stable located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The two buildings were completed in 1892. The station house, which later was used by the New York City Police Department's 68th Precinct, is a three-story brick building with carved stone detailing in the Romanesque Revival style. It features a projecting corner tower and Norman-inspired projecting main entrance portico. The stable is a two-story brick building connected to the station house by a one-story brick passage. It ceased being used as a police station in 1970, and was bought by the Sunset Park School of Music. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and was designated a New York City landmark in 1983.

Location

4302 4th Ave.
New York, Kings County, New York
40.65042, -74.00890

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Sources

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When was 68th Police Precinct Station House and Stable listed on the National Register?

68th Police Precinct Station House and Stable was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1982.

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68th Police Precinct Station House and Stable is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for 68th Police Precinct Station House and Stable is recorded as the industrial era.

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