Lefferts Historic House, New York City

Name: Lefferts Historic House
Address: Flatbush Avenue at Empire Boulevard, New York City, 11215, United States
Telephone: +1 718-965-8999

#1237 among attractions in New York City

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place

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The Lefferts Historic House is located within Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York City. Built circa 1783, it is the former home of enslaved persons and the family of Continental Army Lieutenant Pieter Lefferts. It currently operates as a museum of the Leffertses' family life in Kings County. The museum is part of the Historic House Trust, owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and operated by the Prospect Park Alliance. It is a New York City designated landmark. ()

Established: 1783 (241 years ago)Coordinates: 40°39'52"N, 73°57'50"W

Address

Flatbush Avenue at Empire BoulevardSouth Brooklyn (Prospect Park)New York City 11215 United States

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+1 718-965-8999

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Lefferts Historic House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo.

0.4 miN
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum, New York City
12 min walk • The Brooklyn Museum, nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant borough of Brooklyn, stands as a beacon of art, culture, and history. This prominent institution, one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States, offers an extensive collection spanning...
~1970 ftSW
City green space with basketball courts
Prospect Park, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, Prospect Park stands as an urban oasis in the bustling city of New York City. This 526-acre park is a verdant retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike, offering a myriad of outdoor activities, natural landscapes, and community...
~1280 ftN
52-acre urban oasis
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life of New York City. This living museum, spanning 52 acres, is a beautifully landscaped haven of flora that welcomes nature lovers...
~540 ftNW
125-plus species, familiar to exotic
Prospect Park Zoo, New York City
3 min walk • The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species, and as of 2007, it averages 300,000 visitors annually. The Prospect Park Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of James S. T. Stranahan, Sea Gate
16 min walk • J.S.T. Stranahan is a bronze statue in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. Designed by Frederick William MacMonnies and erected in 1891 near the park's entrance at Grand Army Plaza, it honors James S. T.
~1000 ftS
Square
Willink Plaza, Sea Gate
5 min walk • The Willink Entrance area, also known as Willink Plaza, is a major urban square of Brooklyn, New York City, formed by the intersection of Flatbush Avenue, Ocean Avenue and Empire Boulevard, at the eastern corner of Prospect Park and the southern corner of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
0.5 miN
Park
Mount Prospect Park, Sea Gate
14 min walk • Mount Prospect Park is a 7.79-acre park in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It includes Mount Prospect, the second highest point in Brooklyn. It is located on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue, close to Grand Army Plaza. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
~1850 ftS
Music venue
Concert Grove, Sea Gate
9 min walk • The Concert Grove is a section of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, that historically functioned as an outdoor music venue.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, New York City
18 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York City, just north of Prospect Park. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865".
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Memorial, Sea Gate
18 min walk • The Lafayette Memorial is a public memorial located in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. The memorial, designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1917 and consists of a bas-relief of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette alongside a groom and a horse.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
Bailey Fountain, Sea Gate
19 min walk • Bailey Fountain is an outdoor sculpture in New York City at the site of three 19th century fountains in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lefferts Historic House open?

Lefferts Historic House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lefferts Historic House?

Nearby attractions include Prospect Park Zoo, New York City (3 min walk), Russell D. Ramsey Triangle, Sea Gate (5 min walk), Willink Plaza, Sea Gate (5 min walk), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Lefferts Historic House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lefferts Historic House:

Metro

Prospect Park • Lines: B, Q, S (5 min walk)
Botanic Garden • Lines: S (13 min walk)

Bus

Prospect Park West & 12th Street • Lines: B61 (21 min walk)
9th Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: B61 (28 min walk)

Train

Nostrand Avenue (33 min walk)