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January 22, 2004 23:22:54
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History of Boerum Hill
Bounded by 4 Avenue, State, Warren and Court Streets, this area was named for the colonial farm of the Dutch Boerum family. Developed in the mid-1800s, following the arrival of ferry service from Manhattan to Brooklyn, it is a working class community characterized by row houses. Residents enjoy and make use of its contiguity to the downtown area. It is an up and coming area, where property values have increased ten fold over the past few decades, and continue to do so.
Served by Community District 2
Zip Code: 11217
Claims to Fame:
Boerum Hill Historic District consists of a six block area, designated as such in 1973 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.
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