Built in 1853, South Bushwick Reformed Church is a Dutch Reformed church that combines Greek Revival style with a Georgian-inspired tower and steeple. The original congregation was made up of 20 families from neighboring farms. Today, the church is one of only eight wooden landmarked houses of worship in New York City. The church serves the surrounding community by hosting youth performing arts classes, vocal academies, open mic nights, and an art expo.

In August 2020, Tropical Storm Isaias pushed the church spire askew, leading the New York City Department of Buildings to issue a violation and $6,250 fine. The spire had previously been repaired after damage from other storms, but the underlying cause was not corrected. Even prior to the storm, the church had considered demolishing the steeple due to alarm at its recurring lean.

An Intervention Fund grant of $25,000 awarded in 2021 helped South Bushwick Reformed Church address the first phase of repairs to the spire, with support from an additional $75,000 raised by the congregation. Since the spire repairs were completed in 2022, visitation and community use of the building have grown.

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