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Preview215 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1872
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, 215 Bergen Street stands as a testament to the borough's rich history. City property records date its construction to 1872, placing it within the period when the surrounding blocks of Park Slope and Boerum Hill were rapidly developing into the distinctive residential areas we know today.
This single-family home occupies block 196, lot 54, a footprint characteristic of the area's late 19th-century growth. City records describe the building class as a one- and two-family dwelling, reflecting the flexible nature of urban housing from that era. It remains a singular residential unit on its lot, contributing to the charming streetscape of this sought-after neighborhood.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
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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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