8. Metropolitan Social Club 1198 Metropolitan Avenue

This former fire house in Brooklyn for Engine Company No. 206 has been converted into a loft apartment and is currently rented. For a period of time, it functioned as the Metropolitan Social Club, a DIY music venue. With an elevated section, it was perfect for wild parties. As per the comment below from the NYC Fire Museum, Engine Company 206 was formerly known as Engine 6 in the old Brooklyn Fire Department system and dates from 1869.

Next check out NYC’s repurposed banks, churches, synagogues, theaters, psychiatric asylums, and parking garages!