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Preview1261 Dean Street
Brooklyn · built 1892
Located at 1261 Dean Street, this property sits in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a central Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for its extensive collection of historic rowhouses. City property records indicate the building was constructed in 1892.
The records further describe it as a multifamily walk-up, containing eight residential units on tax lot 40 of block 1207. This structure contributes to the rich architectural fabric of Dean Street and the wider Bedford-Stuyvesant area.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
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