Brinckerhoff, New York
CDP
About Brinckerhoff
Brinckerhoff is a small unincorporated community in eastern New York.
Officially, Brinckerhoff is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.76 square miles.
📰 Brinckerhoff News Today
- Fishkill's Brinckerhoff Inn walks guests back in time The Poughkeepsie Journal · Jun 10
- Looking for a historical stay? Try the 308-year-old Brinckerhoff Inn The Poughkeepsie Journal · Jun 10
- Red Cross Provides Aid to 2 Adults and 2 Kids Following Utica Fire WKTV · Jan 5
- Brinckerhoff Cemetery in Queens Landmarked Despite Owner’s Objections citylandnyc.org · Aug 17
- Old Queens Burial Ground Is Declared a Landmark The New York Times Web Archive · Aug 14
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What Makes Brinckerhoff Unique
- The only place in America named Brinckerhoff — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.76 sq mi
Coordinates41.5535, -73.8629