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Preview26 8 Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1883
This building at 26 8 Avenue stands in a part of Brooklyn known for its historic residential character. The surrounding blocks, straddling the Park Slope and Boerum Hill neighborhoods, saw significant development during the late 1800s.
City property records date the construction of this five-unit multifamily walk-up to 1883. It occupies block 1059, lot 48, a common arrangement for properties of this era.
As one of the many buildings that shaped this classic Brooklyn streetscape, it contributes to the enduring appeal of the area.
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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