Great Fire of New York

The 1835 Great Fire of New York was one of three fires that rendered extensive damage to New York City in the 18th and 19th centuries. The fire occurred in the middle of an economic boom, covering 17 city blocks, killing two people, and destroying hundreds of buildings, with an estimated $20 million of property damage (equivalent to $624 million in 2023).

This article is about the 1835 fire. For the fire during the American Revolution, see Great Fire of New York (1776). For the fire of 1845, see Great New York City Fire of 1845.
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