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Preview157 Nelson Street
Brooklyn · built 1901
This single-family home at 157 Nelson Street is nestled in South Brooklyn, a part of the Carroll Gardens and Red Hook area known for its distinctive deep front gardens and historic waterfront connections. City property records date the building's construction to 1901.
The property, located on block 377, lot 45, is described in city records as a one- or two-family dwelling, though it currently houses one residential unit. Its early 20th-century origins place it within a period of significant growth and development for this vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood.
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
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