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Preview12 College Place
Brooklyn · built 1920
This home at 12 College Place is nestled in Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn, a historic and picturesque neighborhood known for its charming streets and stunning views of the harbor. This area holds the distinction of being one of Brooklyn's oldest residential districts, rich with architectural character and a strong sense of community.
City property records date the construction of 12 College Place to 1920. These same records describe the building as a one- or two-family home, and it currently contains one residential unit.
Situated on block 236, lot 43, this property is part of a vibrant urban landscape that has evolved significantly over the past century while retaining its unique appeal.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
No deeds have surfaced for this address yet. Ownership records often live only at the county recorder — when we find a transfer, the full chain will appear here.
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Search Kings (Brooklyn), NY's county recorder →NYC ACRIS Socrata open datasets — fully open bulk + API; Plot uses these natively. Pre-1966 deeds are scanned but not in the structured dataset. Index reaches back to 1966.
Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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