Crown Heights North Historic District placed on National Register of Historic Places
Location to Include Site of Late U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm’s Residence
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke announced Wednesday that the Crown Heights North Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Earlier this year, Gillibrand and Clarke requested to extend the original boundary in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood previously covered by the National Register after the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission revealed an additional 636 historic buildings, as well as documentation that added significant cultural history to the recognition in the Crown Heights North Historic District. The Crown Heights District was first added to the National Register in 2014, and included over 1,019 historic properties.
“Shirley Chisholm is a true inspiration, especially to young women in New York City; her advocacy on behalf of families left an indelible mark on the community,” said Gillibrand. “This designation to the National Register is a fitting tribute to her legacy and the community she proudly represented. I pushed for this designation because of the deep passion and affection the late congresswoman felt for the community she fought for every day of her life.”