Almost 500 buildings in the northern section of Crown Heights are now
part of a historical district, after the city’s Landmark Preservation
Commission unanimously voted to protect the area.
The area around Dean Street between Bedford and Kingston Avenues is
made up of 19th and 20th century row houses, mansions and churches.
The move essentially freezes the look of the area, because any
significant changes to the buildings will have to be approved by the
commission.
Eventually the landmark designation is expected to include about 1,400 buildings in Crown Heights.