Dyker Heights is known for keeping a lower profile than surrounding Brooklyn enclaves, partly due to distance from subway stations that has protected it from major developers. A city rezoning proposal was approved to protect against high-rises and density - reinforcing the neighborhood's old-fashioned character. Dyker Heights originated as a speculative high-end development in 1895 when Walter Loveridge Johnson built a suburban community on wooded land, reserving the 110-foot hill at Eleventh Avenue and 82nd Street for his finest homes. The Dyker Beach Golf Course is a beautiful neighborhood feature. To explore Dyker Heights real estate, call (718) 666-2696.