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Preview147 Smith Street
Brooklyn · built 1910
Nestled in the historic Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn area, 147 Smith Street stands as a testament to the neighborhood's enduring character. This vibrant district, known for its picturesque streets and harbor views, has long been one of Brooklyn's most sought-after residential areas.
City property records date the construction of 147 Smith Street to 1910. These same records describe the building as a mixed residential and commercial property, a common feature in this bustling part of Brooklyn. The building currently contains three residential units.
As part of block 194, lot 1, this property contributes to the rich tapestry of Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn, a neighborhood that has gracefully evolved while retaining its historic charm.
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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