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Preview15 Monroe Place
Brooklyn · built 1851
Nestled in the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, 15 Monroe Place stands as a testament to the area's enduring charm. This residential district, known for its picturesque streets and harbor views, is one of Brooklyn's oldest.
City property records date the building's construction to 1851, placing it firmly within the architectural legacy of the mid-19th century. Records also describe it as a mixed residential and commercial property, with one residential unit on lot 50 of block 237.
This address offers a unique connection to Brooklyn Heights' rich past, inviting curiosity about its place in the vibrant tapestry of this iconic New York City neighborhood.
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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