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Preview187 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1871
This property at 187 Bergen Street is nestled within the historic brownstone Brooklyn blocks of Park Slope and Boerum Hill, an area that saw significant development in the late 1800s. City property records date the building's construction to 1871.
It is described in city records as a one and two-family building, containing two residential units on its lot. The property is located on tax map block 195, lot 41. Like many buildings in these charming neighborhoods, 187 Bergen Street has been a part of this vibrant community for over a century, contributing to the rich architectural fabric of the 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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