Lott, Hendrick I., House
historic place
The Hendrick I. Lott House, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a significant historic place. It stands as one of Kings County's remaining Dutch Colonial farmhouses. The house incorporates an earlier homestead built around 1720 by Johannes Lott. In 1800, his grandson, Hendrick I. Lott, constructed the main section and west wing, integrating the 1720 structure as the east wing. The Lott family, who emigrated from Holland in 1652, continuously owned this property for 282 years. At its peak in the 19th century, the farm spanned over 200 acres. The Lotts relied on enslaved labor for their farm operations. Hendrick I. Lott freed his slaves by 1805, years before New York State's emancipation law in 1827. The house may have later served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today, the Hendrick I. Lott House is owned by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and is undergoing restoration. It is a New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving a tangible link to Brooklyn's agricultural and social history.