Designed by notable Brooklyn architect Frank Freeman in 1892, the Old Brooklyn Fire Headquarters is a distinct example of an early skyscraper designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Originally serving as the flagship for the Brooklyn Fire Department, the building boasted a fire station, offices, dormitories, a fire watch tower and stables until the 1980s, when it was converted into affordable housing. Under the stewardship of local community developer, Pratt Area Community Council (now, IMPAACT Brooklyn), the building underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation that entailed renovating its apartment units and restoring its magnificent masonry façade to its former glory. GDPC's work the project included a feasibility study, completion of the three-part federal tax credit application and ongoing consultation with the project team to ensure conformance with the federal guidelines. In 2015, this project was the recipient of the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Project Award and the New York State Preservation Award.