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Preview277 Henry Street
Brooklyn · built 1849
Nestled in the historic Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn area, 277 Henry Street stands as a testament to the neighborhood's enduring character. This area, known for its picturesque streets and harbor views, is one of Brooklyn's oldest residential districts.
City property records date the construction of 277 Henry Street to 1849, placing it firmly within the rich architectural tapestry of the mid-19th century. These same records describe the building as a multifamily walk-up, a common form of housing in the area's development.
With 14 residential units, this property on block 263, lot 19, contributes to the vibrant residential fabric of Henry Street. It offers a glimpse into the long history of urban living in a beloved Brooklyn 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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Search Kings (Brooklyn), NY's county recorder →NYC ACRIS Socrata open datasets — fully open bulk + API; Plot uses these natively. Pre-1966 deeds are scanned but not in the structured dataset. Index reaches back to 1966.
Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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