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Preview256 5 Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1920
This property at 256 5th Avenue is located in Park Slope, a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its late 19th-century development alongside Prospect Park. City property records date the building's construction to 1920.
The building is described in city records as a mixed residential and commercial property. It contains six residential units on the lot, reflecting a common building type in bustling urban areas.
Situated on block 961, lot 35, this address contributes to the rich architectural and social fabric of Park Slope. Its history is part of the ongoing story of this vibrant Brooklyn community.
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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