Brooklyn Borough Hall, New York City

Name: Brooklyn Borough Hall
Address: 209 Joralemon St, New York City, 11201-3750, United States
Telephone: +1 718-802-3700

#559 among attractions in New York City

Greek Revival architecture, City hall

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Brooklyn Borough Hall is a building in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City. It was designed by architects Calvin Pollard and Gamaliel King in the Greek Revival style, and constructed of Tuckahoe marble under the supervision of superintendent Stephen Haynes. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'34"N, 73°59'25"W

Address

209 Joralemon StNorthwestern Brooklyn (Downtown Brooklyn)New York City 11201-3750 United States

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+1 718-802-3700

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Brooklyn Borough Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New York Transit Museum, Korean War Veterans Plaza, Friends Meetinghouse and School, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

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Hands-on history of mass transporation
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Memorial
Korean War Veterans Plaza, Sea Gate
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Church, Neoclassical architecture
Friends Meetinghouse and School, Sea Gate
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Church
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Sea Gate
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Brooklyn Tabernacle, Sea Gate
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Square
Abolitionist Place, Sea Gate
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Church, Greek Revival architecture
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Church
First Unitarian Congregational Society, Sea Gate
6 min walk • First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Brooklyn, NY. The Society was established in 1833 and has been worshiping in its historic Gothic Revival Sanctuary since 1844. The Sanctuary is adorned with stained glass windows and a Louis C. Tiffany angel mosaic.
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Skyscraper
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Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brooklyn Borough Hall open?

Brooklyn Borough Hall is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Brooklyn Borough Hall?

Nearby attractions include Montague–Court Building, Sea Gate (2 min walk), 75 Livingston Street, Sea Gate (3 min walk), 370 Jay Street, Sea Gate (4 min walk), ISSUE Project Room, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Brooklyn Borough Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brooklyn Borough Hall:

Metro

Borough Hall • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5 (1 min walk)
Court Street • Lines: N, R (4 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound (9 min walk)
Sands Street & Pearl Street • Lines: B67, B69 (14 min walk)

Train

Atlantic Terminal (23 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (27 min walk)