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Preview259 Henry Street
Brooklyn · built 1833
This single-family residence at 259 Henry Street is nestled in the historic Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood, an area known for its charming residential character and scenic harbor views. City property records date the building's construction to 1833, placing it among the early structures that shaped this venerable district.
The property is identified in city records as a one- and two-family building, occupying block 263, lot 28. Its long history in Brooklyn Heights speaks to the enduring appeal of this classic New York neighborhood.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
No deeds have surfaced for this address yet. Ownership records often live only at the county recorder — when we find a transfer, the full chain will appear here.
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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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