Community Corner

Photo of The Day: Broken Angel

Do you know the story of the Broken Angel?

Nestled at on the corner of 4 Downing Street on the border of Bed-Stuy and Clinton Hill, this image is what greets onlookers at the front door of this iconic building.

For many Brooklynites, particularly those who have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years or more, Broken Angel serves as a hidden gem to the rest of New York and one of the last remaining signatures of Brooklyn's creative uniqueness.


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