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Preview199 5 Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1931
This property at 199 5 Avenue sits in a vibrant part of Brooklyn, straddling the Park Slope and Boerum Hill neighborhoods. These blocks are well-known for their late 19th-century development, contributing to the area's enduring character.
City property records indicate that the building was constructed in 1931. It is described in city records as a mixed residential and commercial property, a common feature in these bustling Brooklyn corridors.
The lot, identified as block 953, lot 4, contains three residential units, reflecting a typical multi-family use within this historic and desirable part of the borough.
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
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