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Preview181 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1871
This property at 181 Bergen Street is nestled in an area known for its historic brownstone blocks, which largely developed in the late 1800s. City property records indicate the building was constructed in 1871.
The lot, identified as block 195, lot 44, features a single residential unit. City records describe the building class as a one and two family home, a common style in this part of Brooklyn.
This address contributes to the rich architectural fabric of the Park Slope and Boerum Hill neighborhoods, reflecting the period of significant growth and residential expansion in the late 19th century.
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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