Dean St/Bergen St backyard border

There is a difference in elevation of about 3 feet between the backyards of Dean Street and Bergen Street – between Bond and Nevins – but it is adjusted as a “step” located about 6 feet over the property line into the Bergen Street side – all the way up the block. Does anyone know why this wouldn’t have been located on the property line? Perhaps there was an alley at some point?

By vschrager |