[4] The seven-story Garfield Building was offered in an auction by the Brooklyn Real Estate Exchange in January 1906.
[6] Inside were 279 offices (illuminated by a light court), two elevators, and a law library.
[5][6] In the late 19th century the structure often served as a meeting place for railroad officials and the Brooklyn Republican Campaign Committee.
[2] Colonel Charles L. Fincke, of the 23rd Regiment of the United States National Guard, maintained an office at the Garfield Building.
[12] The dispute was prolonged because many neighboring property owners opposed the proposed annulment of the covenant.