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Anybody had any luck tracing the history of an old pile in Brooklyn? Would really appreciate any suggestions.

I think I’ve found all I can find online (Bklyn Eagle, etc.) and I’m going to start with the DOB on Joralemon Street, hoping they might have some plans, info on alterations, etc. But what I really want to know is who lived in the place; is the Dept of Finance where they record deeds? The house is in a historic district; has anybody had any luck doing research on an individual house at the Landmarks Commish?

Many thanks for any help.