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Preview165 5 Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1918
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, 165 5 Avenue stands as a testament to the borough's rich history. This multifamily walk-up, located in the dynamic area where Park Slope meets Boerum Hill, is part of the charming brownstone blocks that largely developed in the late 1800s.
City property records date the building's construction to 1918, a period when these neighborhoods were well-established and thriving. With seven residential units, this building on block 950, lot 9 has contributed to the diverse fabric of its community for over a century. It continues to be a part of the lively character of 5th Avenue.
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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