Archaeology Reports Database

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Block 1735, Lot 27. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 02BSA140K

Report summarizes the archaeological sensitivity of 114 Walworth Street located between Myrtle Avenue and Park Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The site is sensitive for 19th century refuse dumps or sheet middens.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Block 1735, Lot 28. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 02BSA140K

Report summarizes the archaeological sensitivity of 116 Walworth Street between Myrtle and Park Avenues in Brooklyn, New York. The site is sensitive for 19th century residential features such as a privy and/or a cistern.

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City/Scape: Cultural Resource Consultants

2001

Block 1735, Lot 29. Brooklyn. Stage 1A Literature Review and Archaeological and Historic Sensitivity Evaluation. 02BSA140K

Report summarizes the archaeological sensitivity of 118 Walworth Street located between Myrtle and Park Avenues in Brooklyn, New York. The site is sensitive for 19th century residential refuse dumps or sheet middens.

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Historic Conservation and Interpretation, Inc.

1980

Part 1 of a Phased Stage 1B Cultural Resources Survey for the Proposed Sludge Force Main Route Coney Island Water Pollution Control Project, Borough of Brooklyn, New York. For: Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. and Michael Baker, Jr.

Project in Coney Island, Brooklyn with the possibility for Indigenous resources due to its shoreline location. Soil borings are recommended. Upon analysis of these borings, further testing might be recommended on Plumb Island, the most sensitive area.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

1991

Archaeological Assessment Of The Taaffe Place Pumping Station and Park Avenue Force Main Project. For: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. CEQR 91-162K (2 of 2 volumes)

Archaeological assessment of the Taaffe Place Pumping Station and Park Avenue Force Main project site located on Park Avenue between Taaffe Place and Gold Street in Brooklyn. The area is sensitive for both prehistoric and 19th century residential, industrial, and public use historic resources. A “topic-intensive” study is recommended.

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Louis Berger Group and Historical Perspectives

2009

Gowanus Canal Corridor Rezoning Project, Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY, Phase IA Cultural Resource Assessment. May, 2009.

Project in Gowanus, Brooklyn, adjacent to and partially containing the Gowanus Canal Historic District. The potential exists for resources associated with 19th century homes, bulkheads, and two mills. Soil borings need to be obtained as well as an inventory of the bulkheads to determine the sensitivity.

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Louis Berger Group, Inc., The

2009

Broadway Triangle Phase IA Cultural Resources and FEIS for Broadway Triangle, October 7, 2009. 09HPD019K

Assessment of archaeological resources for Broadway Redevelopment Project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Background research determined that the likelihood of finding archaeological resources is very low both for prehistoric and historic time periods, and thus no further investigation is required.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc.

2010

Archaeological Documentary Study for 2101-2115 Utica Ave, B 7875, Lot 27 Brooklyn, NY

Documentary study in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn revealed that an 19th century farm house used to exist on the project site. Due to the low level of disturbance at the site, historic resources such as privies, cisterns, wells, and outbuilding building foundations may be found. Further archaeological testing is recommended.

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Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc.

2010

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for the NYC College of Technology Academic Building

Project located in Downtown Brooklyn at the Brooklyn campus of City Tech College. 10 lots may contain 19th century resources. Archaeological testing is recommended.

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John Milner Associates, Inc.

2010

Phase IA Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment, 11 Broadway Project, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Study along East River waterfront in Brooklyn. Pedestrian survey, soil borings, and the area's history show heavy industrial disturbances, making the likelihood of finding intact resources low. No further archaeological work required.

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Panamerican Consultants, Inc./USACE

2008

Phase Ia Cultural Resources Investigation for the Admiral's Row Section of the Former Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brookyn, Kings County, New York, NY. US Army Corps Of Engineers New York District, Environmental Analysis Branch

Project at the Admiral's Row section of the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Investigation to determine eligibility for National Register of Historic Places. Potential for the the discovery of the shallow, shoreline graves of American prisoners from the Revolutionary War, resources associated with ship building, and the high potential for undisturbed cultural remains associated with the Admiral's Row residences. Extensive further archaeological work is recommended, including soil borings, shovel testing, and backhoe trenching. An architectural review of the buildings is also included in the report.

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URS Corporation

2010

End of Field Summary, Phase IB Archaeological Testing, Atlantic Yards Arena and Redevelopment Project, Blocks 1127, Lots 48 and 50, Brooklyn, New York, 05PR04690, ESD/SEQRA-K

Excavation in the Atlantic Yards Redevelopment Area in Brooklyn. The area was found to be heavily disturbed and filled with rubble. No further archaeological work necessary.

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URS Corporation

2010

Phase IB Archaeological Testing, Atlantic Yards Arena and Redevelopment Project, Blocks 1127, Lots 48 and 50, Brooklyn, New York

Archaeological testing in the Atlantic Yards Arena and Redevelopment Project area in Brooklyn to determine if 19th century wells, cisterns and privies still existed. Area was found to be highly disturbed with no intact cultural deposits. No further archaeological work is required.

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Celia Bergoffen

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Field Testing, Sites 2 and 3: 37-39 Maujer Street, Block 2785, Lots 42 and 43, and 37 Ten Eyck Street, Block 2791, Lot 35, Brooklyn, New York. Model may be found here: https://sketchfab.com/models/72cf3e67a06942af8d13abba156faecd

A privy and cistern were found at 37 Ten Eyck and were likely filled in the 1870s-1880s. Many interesting artifacts were found but the site was not determined to be significant because of the limited documentary evidence found related to the many families who lived in this house during this period.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IB Archaeological Study Clove Road from Empire Boulevard to Montgomery Street (Malbourne Street, Capital Project No. HWKP166) Brooklyn, New York

Archaeological Testing report to determine whether archaeological resources related to the August 1776 Battle of Long Island and/or the 19th century treatment of an important rural road remain. The testing found that the area had been significantly disturbed in the 1930s and so no further archaeology was recommended.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Prospect Plaza Redevelopment B 1463 Lot 16 1750 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, New York

Project is located in the Ocean Hill-Brownsville neighborhood. Study determined that the project area may contain mid-19th century archaeological resources and recommended testing.

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Celia Bergoffen

2012

Phase IB Archaeological Testing, Block 2430, Lots 23, 24, and 25, 354 Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, New York

Project bounded by Bedford Avenue, South 3rd Street , South 4th Street, and Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The excavation multiple test pits uncovered several late 19th century features, including a privy and cistern. A wealth of artifacts were found and analyzed, all of which were typical for 19th century domestic refuse. No further excavation is recommended.

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AKRF, Inc.

2011

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Mill Basin Projects: Kristal Auto Mall and Toys 'R' Us, Block 8591, Lots 100 (part), 125 (part), and 175, Borough of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

Project in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Site has potential to contain Indigenous resources below the historic fill about 5-20 feet below ground surface. Recommended testing in any areas where construction will extend into the sensitive areas.

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URS

2012

Phase II Archaeological Testing Test Areas 6 and 7 Brooklyn Bridge Park Project, Brooklyn, New York

Report on archaeological testing at the Brooklyn Bridge Park site located along Furman Street between the East River, Atlantic Avenue, and Jay Street. Archaeological resources dating to the 18th through the 20th century were found including; warehouse foundations and a flour mill. It is recommended that archaeological monitoring of further excavations in the area occur.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2012

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study 482 Franklin Avenue, Block 1997, Lot 28, Brooklyn, New York

Research was conducted to determine if this site might contain remnants of Colonial Bedford Corners settlement including burial grounds. Determined that it was unlikely.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Contractors

2012

Phase IB Archaeological Monitoring- Construction of Combined Sewer in Water Street Between Old Fulton Street and Adams Street, Old Fulton Street Between Front Street and Furman Street and Washington Street Between York Street and Plymouth St Brooklyn, NY

Archaeological monitoring in downtown Brooklyn, including Old Fulton Street, the location of the main ferry crossing to Manhattan in the 17th-19th centuries. Six areas with historical remains were identified, mainly 18th-19th century structural remains, some of which were disturbed. Artifacts found included faunal remains, ceramics, tobacco pipes, glass, and cast iron utilities. Determined that the site did not meet eligibility criteria for the National Register of Historic Places. Archaeological monitoring is recommended for areas where construction will affect 7 feet or more below the ground surface.

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Langan Engineering

2013

Gowanus Canal Bulkhead and Cribbing Documentation at Carroll Gardens, 365 Bond Street and 400 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, New York

Project located along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Archaeologists investigated historic bulkhead walls and cribbing in two locations along the canal. These demonstrated two different wall and cribbing systems with differing preservation. Additional investigations at different properties along the canal could further illuminate how the canal was constructed using these differing styles of bulkhead/cribbing structures.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for 1 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, Block 2892, Lot 1

Project located along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Archaeologists investigated historic bulkhead walls and cribbing in two locations along the canal. These demonstrated two different wall and cribbing systems with differing preservation. Additional investigations at different properties along the canal could further illuminate how the canal was constructed using these differing styles of bulkhead/cribbing structures.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Willoughby Square Project, Willoughby Street and Gold Street, Block 146, Lots 29, 37, 41, Brooklyn, New York

Portions of the project area have the potential to contain significant 19th century resources

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Documentary Study Hudson Square Rezoning Block 477, Lots 44, 66, 73, 74, 75, 76, Block 578 Lots 77, 79, and Block 579 Lots 35, and 44, New York, New York

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2013

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for 123-125 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11205

Archaeological documentary study recommends testing for 19th century resources.

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AKRF, Inc.

2014

Phase IB Archaeological Investigation for the Reconstruction of the Belt Parkway Bridge over Mill Basin: Marine Park Freshwater Wetland Mitigation Area: Block 8590, Lot 600 (part), Brooklyn, NY

Archaeological testing determined that project area unlikely to have significant archaeological resources.

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Joan Geismar, LLC

2014

Fort Greene Park, Dry Well Locations Near Willoughby Gate, Archaeological Testing Memo Report, Brooklyn, New York

No significant archaeological resources were found.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2014

Phase IB Archaeological Field Investigation Willoughby Square Park Project, Brooklyn, New York, Willoughby Street and Gold Street (Albee Square), Block 146, Lots 29, 37, and 41

Largely disturbed 19th century shaft features were identified; no further work was recommended.

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AKRF, Inc.

2014

Phase IB/2 Archaeological Investigation, Evaluation, and Data Recovery of the New York City College of Technology Academic Building Site, 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York

A truncated privy was excavated that contained mid-19th century artifacts that may be linked to individuals who lived in 84 Tillary St in the 1850s and early 1860s.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2014

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for Pratt Institute New Residence Hall, 135 Emerson Place and 202 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, Block 1909, Lot 15

Documentary research suggests that 202 Classon Ave has the potential to contain mid-19th century archaeological resources and field testing is recommended.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2015

Phase I B Archaeological Field Investigation, 61 Bond Street Hotel Project, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Archaeological testing uncovered a truncated cistern and a leather artifact concentration both likely from the 19th century. The hotel has plans to exhibit show of the artifacts.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2016

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for 1019-1029 Fulton Street and 18-22 Putnam Avenue, Block 1991, Lots 1-7, 16, and 106, Brooklyn, New York

Documentary study recommends archaeological testing as the site contains the potential to contain mid-19th century domestic resoruces.

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AKRF, Inc.

2016

Phase I and Phase 2 Archaeological Investigation for 420 Albee Square, Block 146, Lots 12, 41 (in part), 42, 43, 46, and 47, Brooklyn, New York

Archaeological testing uncovered multiple intact mid-19th century features that can be linked with three households.

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Celia Bergoffen

2016

Report on Archaeological Monitoring: 33 Ten Eyck Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Block 2791, Lot 37

Archaeological documentation of vaults used for cold-aging beer that were part of the mid-19th century Schnaderbeck Brewery

1729

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Chrysalis Archaeological Contractors

2016

Phase IB Archaeological Field Test of 265 Front Street, Block 43, Lot 1 and a portion of Block 43, Lot 41, Brooklyn

Archaeological testing did not uncover any significant archaeological resources.

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AKRF, Inc.

2017

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for 9th Street Infrastructure Improvements, Brooklyn, New York

Archaeological documentary study determined the project area is unlikely to contain resoruces as a result of later disturbance

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Hartgen Archaeological Associates

2016

Phase IA Archaeological Literature Review and Fieldwork Plan for Schenck Playground, African Burial Ground Square, Block 4090, Lot 6, Brooklyn, New York (now known as Sankofa Park)

Archaeological documentary review of the historical likihood the site would contain human remains associated with the old New Lots Cemetery (1670s-1880s) associated with the New Lots Dutch Reformed Church. The site is thought to contain the remains of people of African ancestry. Study reccomends further analysis.

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Dr. Joan Geismar, LLC

2017

Fort Green Park Field Testing Memo Report for Block 2088, Lot 1, Brooklyn

Archaeological testing occurred in two areas within the park. Did not find significant archaeological resources but noted that archaeological resources likely remain within the park.

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Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants

2017

Test Pit Monitoring Report, Former Naval Yard Annex, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York

Monitored four test pits and did not find any significant archaeological resources although the overall site has areas that are archaeologically sensitive.

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AKRF, Inc.

2015

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study, 280 Richards Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

Documentary study determined potentially intact portions of the Richards Street Bulkhead may exist below the waterline and are of moderate archaeological sensitivity. The project was not reviewed by NYC LPC.

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AECOM

2017

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study for 142-150 South Portland Ave Rezoning, Brooklyn, New Yorl

Documentary study reviewed sensitivity of lots in Downtown Brooklyn and concluded that several may contain mid-19th century archaeological resources. Testing recommended.

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Dewberry

2017

Phase IA Literature Search and Sensitivity Assessment: New York City Build it Back Program- Community Development Block Grant- Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Sheepshead Bay Courts Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project, Brooklyn, New York

Documentary study notes proxiemty of Indigeous resources but determines project area unlikely to contain significant archaeological resources.

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AKRF, Inc.

2018

Brooklyn Bridge Park Project: Pier 2 Uplands Phase IB Archaeological Investigation Final Report

Section of Brooklyn Bridge Park archaeologically investigated and determined that the proposed work unlikely to impact archaeological resources.

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Hartgen Archaeological Associates

2018

Phase IB Archaeological Field Reconnaissance for Schenck Playground, African Burial Ground Square, Block 4090, Lot 6, Brooklyn, New York (now known as Sankofa Park)

Archaeological testing uncovered human remains that were likely associated with an historic burial ground.

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Historical Perspectives Inc.

2018

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study Wyckoff Gardens Infill Development, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

Archaeological study indicates that the site may contain remains of Indigneous and 19th century occupation.

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Greenhouse Consultants Inc

2018

Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study 50 Old Fulton Street, Block 202, Lots 14, 18, and P/O 12, Kings County, New York

Archaeological study indicates that Lot 18 may contain 18th-19th century archaeological resources and recommends testing.

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Dewberry

2019

Made in New York North Campus Project Phase IA Archaeological Documentary Study

Archaeological documentary study of Bush Terminal in Sunset Park. Recommend archaeology if work will occur in some project areas. Study analyzes waterfront development in area.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2015

Archaeological Field Investigation LPC Warehouse Development for Affordable Housing 99-101 South 5th Street/337 Berry St, Block 2443, Lot 37, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

Archaeological testing was completed because the site had the potential to contain 19th century archaeological resources. One feature and two small artifact concentrations dating to the mid-19th century were uncovered and no further work was recommended.

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Historical Perspectives, Inc

2019

Phase 1A Archaeological Documentary Study: 135-137 Bedford Avenue Rezoning, Block 2305, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10, Brooklyn, Kings Country, NY.

Archaeological documentary study of 135-137 Bedford Avenue. Recommend archaeological field testing in two lots for presence of 19th-century shaft features.