Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill (pronounced /ˈbɔːrəm/ BOR-əm) is a small neighborhood in the northwestern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, bounded by Schermerhorn Street to the north and Fourth Avenue to the east. The western border is variously given as either Smith or Court Street, and Warren or Wyckoff Street as the southern edge.
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| Coordinates: 40°41′09″N 73°59′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Established | 1964 |
| Founded by | Helen Buckler |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| ZIP Codes | 11201 |
| Area code(s) | 718, 347, 929 |
Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue are the neighborhood's main commercial districts. The Brooklyn High School of the Arts is in the neighborhood on Dean Street and Third Avenue. The neighborhood is part of Brooklyn Community District 2 and is served by the NYPD's 84th Precinct.
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