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NAMED AFTER: JOHN F. HYLAN (1869-1936) – The 96th Mayor of New York City (1918-1925), he devoted much of his first term in office to transit issues and was reelected based on his opposition to a state plan that would have increased the five-cent subway fare. On his first day in office he urged his appointees "to make the world yearn for democracy" by following his "Rules for City Employees." Hylan also warned city workers about riding in city cars with cigars in their mouths or being conspicuous at ball games when they should be in their offices. His supporters nicknamed him Honest John." He was also a strong advocate for New York City home rule. Hylan Houses is in Brooklyn.
SITE STATISTICS AND DESCRIPTION:
Mayor John F. Hylan Houses is a 19-story building in Brooklyn with 210 apartments housing an estimated 446 residents. Completed June 30, 1960, the 1.78-acre complex is bordered by Bushwick Avenue, Moore, Humboldt and Seigel Streets.
