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Preview27 8 Avenue
Brooklyn · built 1888
This three-unit residential building at 27 8 Avenue stands in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, straddling the vibrant neighborhoods of Park Slope and Boerum Hill. City property records date its construction to 1888, a period when these blocks were rapidly developing with new housing.
Described by city records as a multifamily walk-up, this building is part of a landscape rich with late 19th-century architecture. Its location on block 1062, lot 9 places it firmly within a historic and sought-after area known for its distinctive character and tree-lined streets.
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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