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Preview56 Prospect Place
Brooklyn · built 1887
This multifamily walk-up at 56 Prospect Place is nestled in the vibrant Park Slope / Boerum Hill area, a part of brownstone Brooklyn that saw significant development in the late 1800s. City property records date the building to 1887, placing its construction within this period of rapid neighborhood growth.
The building is located on block 938, lot 34, and contains three residential units. Its presence contributes to the historic streetscape of Prospect Place, a street characterized by its late 19th-century architecture and residential charm.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
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