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Preview742 Street Johns Place
Brooklyn · built 1931
This property at 742 St. Johns Place is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a vibrant central Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for its extensive collection of historic rowhouses. This particular lot, identified as block 1253, lot 18, holds a building that city property records date to 1931.
The building is described in city records as a one- and two-family dwelling, indicating its residential nature. It contains two residential units, contributing to the diverse housing stock found throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant.
As part of this historic Brooklyn community, 742 St. Johns Place stands as a piece of the neighborhood's enduring residential character, reflecting its early 20th-century development.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
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