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Preview57 Jay Street
Brooklyn · built 1896
Nestled in the historic Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn area, 57 Jay Street offers a glimpse into the neighborhood's rich past. This part of Brooklyn is renowned as one of its oldest residential districts, boasting picturesque views overlooking the harbor.
City property records indicate that this multifamily elevator building, home to 23 residential units, was constructed in 1896. Its presence here reflects the area's enduring appeal as a vibrant urban community.
As a property within block 41, lot 7, 57 Jay Street stands as a testament to the architectural and residential evolution of Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn, a neighborhood celebrated for its historic charm and enduring character.
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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Search Kings (Brooklyn), NY's county recorder →NYC ACRIS Socrata open datasets — fully open bulk + API; Plot uses these natively. Pre-1966 deeds are scanned but not in the structured dataset. Index reaches back to 1966.
Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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