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Preview308 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1931
This mixed-use building at 308 Tompkins Avenue stands in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, a Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for its historic rowhouses and vibrant community. City property records date its construction to 1931, placing it within a period of significant development across the borough.
Described by city records as a mixed residential and commercial property, this building contributes to the lively streetscape of Tompkins Avenue. It contains three residential units, offering a blend of living and commercial spaces that is characteristic of many urban properties. Its location is identified on the tax map as block 1809, lot 41.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
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