NEW YORK—A new police precinct in Central Park near 86th St. opened on Tuesday, March 26, after years of renovation.
The set of buildings was originally constructed in 1871 as stables and sheds, and has been used by the NYPD since 1936. Renovation work, including restoring much of the brownstone exterior walls and the slate roof, started in 2009.
Council member Gale Brewer said the new building is “unbelievably gorgeous.” She supported the renovation and wants to organize an open house where area residents can tour the new space.
Captain Jessica Corey, commanding officer of the precinct, said the police officers who use it as their base enjoy working in the area.
“We love being here,” she said.
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Officers at the precinct help patrol Central Park’s 843 acres, which is visited by more than 40 million people every year.
