Army Base Realignment and Closure

Fort Totten


BRAC Summary: Close Fort Totten, except an enclave for the U. S. Army Reserve. Dispose of family housing.

Property Description: Fort Totten was located in the northeast section of the New York City Borough of Queens, north of the community of Bayside. It occupied a peninsula where the East River widens to become the Long Island Sound. Though it was larger at times during its history, at the time of closure, it occupied 134 acres with 842,000 square feet of facilities (operations/administration, supply/storage, and housing).

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 94.90
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 94.90

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026