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Preview597 Street Marks Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1901
This four-unit multifamily walk-up, located at 597 St. Marks Avenue, stands in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. City property records date the building's construction to 1901.
Bedford-Stuyvesant is known for its impressive collection of historic rowhouses, contributing to the distinct character of central Brooklyn. This property, identified as block 1217, lot 58 on the tax map, is a part of that rich architectural landscape.
As a multi-unit residence, this building has provided homes for several households over more than a century in this vibrant Brooklyn community.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
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Residents across the decades
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