The southeast corner of Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, 1941. At the corner is 329 Adelphi, which, along with its near neighbor at 333 Adelphi (third from the corner), are the oldest wooden houses in Fort Greene, according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

From mansions to tenements, when it comes to housing, New York has it all. This New York Public Library collection examines housing in New York since the mid-19th century, with a particular focus on vernacular and wood-frame structures across the five boroughs.