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Preview253 Dean Street
Brooklyn · built 1853
This property at 253 Dean Street is nestled in an area of Brooklyn known for its historic residential blocks. The neighborhood, straddling Park Slope and Boerum Hill, saw significant development in the late 1800s, filling in with many of the charming homes that define it today.
City property records indicate that this single-family residence was built in 1853. These same records describe the building as a one- or two-family home, though it currently houses one residential unit. It sits on block 190, lot 35, contributing to the rich architectural fabric of this sought-after Brooklyn locale.
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
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