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Preview157 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1873
This property at 157 Bergen Street is nestled in a historic corner of Brooklyn, an area known for its charming brownstone blocks that largely developed in the late 1800s. City property records date the building's construction to 1873.
The building is described by city records as a one and two family home, and currently contains two residential units. It occupies lot 56 within block 195 on the tax map. This address reflects the enduring residential character of its Park Slope and Boerum Hill surroundings.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
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Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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