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Preview256 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1900
This multifamily building at 256 Bergen Street stands on a block that developed in the late 1800s, part of the charming brownstone neighborhoods of Park Slope and Boerum Hill. City property records date its construction to 1900.
With eight residential units, this walk-up building contributes to the vibrant residential character of the area. Its location on block 388, lot 8 places it within a historic Brooklyn streetscape, reflecting the growth and development of the borough around the turn of the 20th century.
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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