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Preview159 Congress Street
Brooklyn · built 1850
This single-family residence at 159 Congress Street is located in Brooklyn Heights, a historic neighborhood known for its picturesque streets and commanding views of the harbor. City property records indicate the building was constructed in 1850.
Situated within block 296, lot 41, this property contributes to the area's rich architectural tapestry. Brooklyn Heights is one of Brooklyn's oldest residential districts, characterized by its enduring charm and proximity to the waterfront.
New York City property records describe the building as a one- or two-family dwelling. This home stands as a quiet part of a neighborhood celebrated for its deep historical roots and distinctive character.
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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