20. Cobble Hill Carriage House: 20 Verandah Place
Cobble Hill’s Verandah Place is an architectural gem, a row of carriage houses lining Cobble Hill Park. The homes were constructed between 1840 and 1860 to house the horses (and servants) of some of Brooklyn’s wealthiest residents. One home, a three-story gray structure at 20 Verandah Place, has a little-known connection to the Underground Railroad.
Though little is known about the home’s specific role, 6sqft reported that the home served as a stop on the New York Underground Railroad, potentially hiding fugitive slaves inside. The home went on sale for $4.4 million in 2017, though much of its abolitionist history has been forgotten.