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Preview191a 8 Street
Brooklyn · built 1901
This property at 191a 8 Street, located in Brooklyn's historic Park Slope neighborhood, offers a glimpse into the area's late 19th and early 20th-century development. Park Slope grew significantly alongside Prospect Park, becoming known for its distinctive rowhouse architecture.
City property records date the construction of this building to 1901. It is described in city records as a one- and two-family dwelling, reflecting a common residential type in the neighborhood.
With two residential units on block 997, lot 59, this address contributes to the rich residential fabric of Park Slope, a community celebrated for its historic charm and enduring 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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Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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