Commandant's House
Address:
Admiral Perry Plaza
Evans St & Little St
Brooklyn
Quarter's A
Category: Historic Houses
Current Use: Private residence
Historic Use: Navy Yard Commandant's Quarters
Built: 1806
Architect: Charles Bulfinch
Designation: NYC Landmark
Description: Federal-style three-story white clapboard Commandant's House, was the Navy Yard’s oldest building, in private ownership since 1964. Matthew C. Perry resided here when commanding officer of the yard from 1841 to 1843.
