Park Slope's Old Stone House Getting $11M Upgrade, Mayor Says

Park Slope NY

23 December, 2021

3:10 PM

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PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Mayor Bill de Blasio is leaving his home borough — and neighborhood — with a few parting gifts on his way out of City Hall. The mayor, who leaves office at the end of the year, announced Thursday that Park Slope's Old Stone House will receive $10.95 million to upgrade its historic property. "Because it is such an important part of history and because it is so worthy let's not make a small investment let's make a big investment," he said Thursday while unveiling the mega-sized check. The Old Stone House project, part of the Gowanus rezoning, is one of several funding announcements the mayor has made in the last few weeks, most of which have been in his home borough of Brooklyn. His administration will also contribute to a $50 million upgrade at the Brooklyn Museum and a $40 million renovation to the Prospect Park Vale. At the Old Stone House, the money will go toward building a new elevator, new staircase and adding public restrooms within an extension of the north side of the building, according to officials. The upgrade will reflect the 1930s layout of the site, which is one of 23 historic sites included in the Historic House Trust of New York City's collection. Originally built by Claes Vechte in 1699, the Old Stone House is an educational center, cultural resource and the conservancy organization for its surrounding Washington Park.