Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead

This page is about the oldest inhabited private dwelling in New York City, the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead.

The purpose of the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead Preservation Corporation is to maintain the historically significant property, the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead, located in Queens, NY, circa 1654. The 360-year-old farmhouse is a significant part of early Dutch and colonial history in New York and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Landmarked in 1966, the Homestead sits on an acre

09/17/2019

October/November 2019 Tour Dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (Saturdays at 3:00 PM). Click below for RSVP information:

Riker Home :: Tour Information The Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and its historic graveyard and gardens provide a link to the history of early Dutch settlers in New York.

08/21/2018

Hi Folks: In case you missed it, here is the full segment of my appearance on Open House NBC from Sunday, August 19th!

Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead Ever wonder where the oldest continually inhabited private residence in New York City is located? We take a tour of the infamous Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead w...

08/17/2018

Hi Folks:
My TV segment featuring the Homestead for Open House NYC premieres this Sunday, August 19th at 9 AM Channel 4 NBC. It's nationwide. The show runs a half hour and my segment will be 4 minutes long. See 30 second promo below.
, Sara Gore

Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead Tune in this weekend to see the full tour. Check your local listings!

05/25/2018

June 2018 Tour Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30 (Saturdays at 3:00 PM). Click below for RSVP information:
http://www.rikerhome.com/about/tour_info.htm

Riker Home :: Tour Information The Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and its historic graveyard and gardens provide a link to the history of early Dutch settlers in New York.