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Preview12 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn · built 1895
This elegant residence at 12 Pierrepont Street is nestled in Brooklyn Heights, a historic and picturesque neighborhood known for its charming streets and stunning harbor views. City property records date the construction of this building to 1895.
As a one and two-family dwelling, according to city records, this property contributes to the residential character of block 241, lot 24. It stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Brooklyn Heights, one of Brooklyn's oldest and most distinguished residential districts.
The home's location in this coveted area places it within a vibrant community, offering a glimpse into the rich architectural and social history of Downtown Brooklyn.
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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