Brooklyn Heights is the reason the rest of New York's brownstone neighbourhoods still exist — it was the test case for the landmarks law, designated first, in 1965. Walking it with a historian turns a pretty street of row houses into an argument about preservation that the city was actively losing at the time. The Promenade at the end is the best free harbour view in New York.
What to expect
Two hours on flat ground through residential streets, ending in the Promenade area. Exteriors throughout — these are private homes.
Good to know
- One stop from Manhattan: the 2/3 to Clark St or the A/C to High St put you in the district.
- Runs 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, so it pairs with a morning in Dumbo or the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Residential streets — the tour looks at facades rather than going inside.
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Common questions
What time and how long?
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday 22 August — two hours.
Is it a hard walk?
Brooklyn Heights is flat and compact; it is a strolling pace over a small area.
How do I get there?
The 2/3 to Clark Street or the A/C to High Street, both a short walk from the district.
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