Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Oldest Office Building in New York City
Photographed by Vera DePalma
1. The Oldest Office Building in New York City Marker
In 1824, Robert Bach constructed this Greek Revival structure—with Federal architectural elements—to house the Long-Island Bank. It was the first bank in Brooklyn.
In addition to the bank, occupants of 5-7 Front Street have included a land office, an insurance company, a tailor shop and a barber shop. This building contained the law office of Brooklyn mayor Henry Cruse Murphy, a 1852 U.S. presidential candidate. Later it housed the charter office of The New York Bridge Company which constructed the Brooklyn Bridge above it.
Since the 1910s, this building has hosted restaurants and taverns, including illegal saloons that were raided during Prohibition.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 40° 42.158′ N, 73° 59.579′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Old Fulton Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No. 1 Front Street Conversion (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt Whitman (within shouting distance of this marker); History in the Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building (about 500 feet away); GreenThumb (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named History in the Park (about 600 feet away); Nicholas Galanin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed by Vera DePalma
2. The Oldest Office Building in New York City Marker
Photographed by Vera DePalma
3. The Oldest Office Building in New York City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
