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Preview203 Congress Street
Brooklyn · built 1884
This charming single-family home at 203 Congress Street is nestled in Brooklyn Heights, one of Brooklyn's most historic and picturesque residential districts. Overlooking the harbor, the neighborhood is renowned for its tree-lined streets and architectural heritage.
City property records date the construction of this residence to 1884, describing it as a one- or two-family dwelling. Located on block 297, lot 43, it contributes to the rich tapestry of homes that define this sought-after area.
For over a century, this property has been part of the vibrant community of Brooklyn Heights, offering a unique blend of historic character and urban living.
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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