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Preview163 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1873
Nestled in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, 163 Bergen Street sits within the vibrant Park Slope and Boerum Hill neighborhoods. These blocks filled in with residential development during the late 1800s, establishing the classic streetscapes enjoyed today.
City property records date the construction of this building to 1873. These same records classify the property as a one and two-family home, indicating its residential purpose from its early days.
Today, 163 Bergen Street continues its residential story, offering two units on block 195, lot 53. It contributes to the rich architectural fabric and community spirit of this historic Brooklyn area.
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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Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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