Curbside parking friction defines the immediate streetscape, while the townhouse itself remains in long-term family ownership.
An 1854 three-family rowhouse in Cobble Hill that has stayed in the same family since 1978. Small residential buildings rarely generate high tenant filing volumes, so street-level activity gives the clearest read on the immediate surroundings. Three key things to know:
Curbside parking friction leads local street complaints. 260 illegal-parking calls were logged within three blocks over the last 12 months. The volume is driven by short-stay turnovers rather than abandoned vehicles: 144 calls were for posted sign violations and 55 for blocked hydrants, pointing to active commercial and delivery loading along the curb line.
Continuous family ownership spans nearly five decades. Deeds record continuous family ownership dating back to 1978, with subsequent transfers moving between family members and a shared entity. Long-term holds typically signal stability, though mechanical condition relies entirely on private owner maintenance rather than managed multi-unit reporting.
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287 Clinton Street is a 3-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3003120007). This building is associated with David P Heaphy. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1854, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
The building last changed hands on June 6, 2005, according to recorded deeds.
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