Brooklyn buildings nominated for national historic status
Williamsburg Houses was one of earliest public housing complexes; Loew’s Kameo is a surviving 1920s movie palace
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 20 buildings throughout the state, including three in Brooklyn, to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
“The nominations reflect the state’s commitment to supporting the incredible and sometimes overlooked history forged by the diverse people of New York,” said Erik Kulleseid, commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, which oversees the Board for Historic Preservation.
State and National Registers listing can assist owners in revitalizing properties, making them eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits, according to the state Parks Department..