Joralemon Street

Architecture
Fun Fact

Romane

Published on 19/03/2025

This point of interest is available as audio on the tour: Visit New York, Destination: Brooklyn

You’re now on Joralemon Street. On your right, at no. 58, there’s a very distinctive building. It looks like any other brownstone, but it’s actually a clever disguise for a subway ventilation shaft! It ventilates the subway station right beneath your feet, just a few meters underground. It was built in 1847 and was later remodeled to fit in with the neighborhood for aesthetic purposes. The architects did a pretty good job, but if you look closely, you’ll still spot a few inconsistencies that make this ghost house stand out from the rest…