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Preview552 Bergen Street
Brooklyn · built 1874
Nestled within the historic blocks of Park Slope and Boerum Hill, 552 Bergen Street offers a glimpse into Brooklyn's late 19th-century expansion. City property records date the construction of this residential building to 1874.
This property, identified as block 1143, lot 47 on the tax map, is described by city records as a one- and two-family dwelling. It currently contains two residential units. Like many buildings in this area, it contributes to the rich architectural fabric that defines these desirable brownstone neighborhoods.
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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