In 1907, New York’s subway company bought an 1847 Brooklyn townhouse and gutted it; more than a century later the restored-looking façade still hides a ventilation shaft and emergency exit for the tunnel below

Nestled at 58 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights lies a historic brownstone that harbors a subway ventilation shaft beneath its surface. Established in 1847, it transformed into a vital transit hub in 1908 under the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. The building’s unchanged facade allows it to integrate seamlessly into the neighborhood while fulfilling crucial safety roles.
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