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Preview216 Kane Street
Brooklyn · built 1854
This two-family residence at 216 Kane Street is situated in South Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens / Red Hook, a neighborhood celebrated for its distinctive deep front gardens and rich waterfront history. City property records date the construction of this building to 1854.
Located on block 325, lot 41, this property is described in city records as a one- and two-family dwelling, containing two residential units. Its origins in the mid-19th century place it among the historic fabric of this vibrant Brooklyn community.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
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The deed chain
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