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Preview85 State Street
Brooklyn · built 1846
This property at 85 State Street is located in Brooklyn Heights, a historic residential district overlooking New York Harbor. City property records date the building to 1846, placing it among the area's early developments.
The building is situated on block 262, lot 3, a common way to identify properties in New York City. City records describe it as a one- and two-family building, containing two residential units. This configuration is typical for many of the stately homes found throughout Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.
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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