Library Collections

House & Building Research

Library collections include a range of materials for those interested in the various aspects of house or building research or the evolution of Brooklyn neighborhoods over time.  The general reference collection includes books about architecture, design, and decorative arts, as well as various neighborhood guides and reports connected with historic districts and landmarks preservation.

Of particular significance to house researchers are historic maps and atlases collection and copies of the official block-by-block Brooklyn land conveyance records (dating back to the late 1600s in some cases).  These records include information on block numbers, lots, dates of transfer, grantors and grantees, with references to original volume and page numbers where the records appear.

Information on additional resources.