The DHS Block Association has been in existence since the 1960's. It has always been the purpose of this organization to connect the people living on the block. The organization has evolved and changed over the years. According to a long time block resident, the association used to plan trips to roller skating rinks, baseball games and host block parties in the basement of one of the brownstones (one for the kids and one for the grown ups). There are some current members who still remember those old times who have generously spent time helping the newcomers to navigate the established ways.

By partnering with the Open Streets Program over the last several years, there has been an additional opportunity provided for DHS Block Association to foster the connection between neighbors on the block. The car free time on Saturday tends to bring kids and adults outside to play chess, ride bikes or have a chat.