George Van Ness Residence
George Van Ness Residence
1000 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn
This handsome neo-classical residence is one of the most distinquished homes in the Ditmas Park Historic District. With a Roman Corinthian temple front on its fmain facade, the building stands out among its Colonial Revival and neo-Tudor neighbors. Designed in 1899 by George Palliser, the house was built as part of the turn-of-the-century development of Flatbush into suburban-style residential areas.
The building is perilously neglected, although it is apparently used by its owner, who purchased it in 1975. It has received a violation from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Neighborhood:
Ditmas Park
Building use type:
Single Family
Condition:
Poor
Architect/Builder:
George Palliser
Year built:
1899
Style:
Colonial Revival
Predominant materials:
Masonry
NYC Designation Status:
Historic District
National Designation Status:
Lot width:
60
Lot depth:
131
Building width:
40
Building depth:
47
Zoning:
R1-2
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