Live in this enormous, light dappled, floor-through home on the 4th story of a gorgeous Italianate Brownstone on one of the most desirable blocks in Brooklyn! In addition to both sun-filled Northern and Southern exposures, Unit #4 has an additional third, full Western exposure, truly unique for a townhouse, flooding the home with light all day long. At night, take in iconic views of the Empire State Building in the distance. Bathe in your skylit bathtub, sip coffee on your brownstone stoop or enjoy a morning stroll to Prospect Park, just a few short blocks away. This 2-bedroom (or luxurious 1-bedroom + den) / 1 bathroom has everything you need for a well-rounded and peaceful Brooklyn life. You will love the massive walk-in closets and storage spaces, the many large windows and the original inlaid wood floors. This special home was just fully renovated and boasts a galley kitchen with new cabinets, refrigerator, countertops, floors and a retro subway tile backsplash. Total style!
Prospect Heights is one of the most well-located neighborhoods in Brooklyn with close proximity to all other neighborhoods, including Fort Greene, Park Slope, Crown Heights and Clinton Hill. You will be steps away from the fun and bustle of Vanderbilt Ave, including award winning restaurants, like Olmsted, Maison Yaki, Alta Calidad, Faun and Joyce Cafe. Easy walking access to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Zoo and the Brooklyn Public Library. Shop at the Saturday Green Market for your weekend picnics in Prospect Park. Hop on the nearby 2,3,B or Q trains for a quick ride into Manhattan for work or a Broadway show. Only a short walk to BAM Theater District and Atlantic Station with 2,3,4,5,B,C,D,G,N,Q,R trains and the LIRR. As if that weren't enough, CitBike is just one block away!
This truly special home will not last!
Quick Profile
Prospect Heights is a small residential neighborhood surrounded by big attractions. It’s rich in culture and offers the perfect blend of old Brooklyn charm and modern-day hipness.
Residents of this tight-knit community include young professionals, families and long-time residents. It’s a walkers paradise - just steps from Prospect Park and a short walking distance to neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Green and Clinton. You’re close to culture too. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Barclays Center are all nearby.
Prospect Heights is bordered by Flatbush Avenue to the west, Washington Avenue to the east, Atlantic Avenue and Dean Street to the north and Eastern Parkway to the south.
Prospect Heights, like many areas of New York City, was first inhabited by indigenous tribes and eventually settled by the Dutch and turned into farmland.
A significant part of the Revolutionary War was fought in Prospect Heights and the surrounding areas. Known as the Battle of Brooklyn, it was the first military engagement following the Declaration of Independence. Things didn’t go so well for American forces so they retreated and the British occupied Manhattan for several years after the Battle of Brooklyn.
In 1867, the opening of Prospect Park caused major housing growth in Prospect Heights. The middle-class neighborhood was soon populated by Jewish, Italian, and Irish workers. Many of which were shop-owners or employed as laborers in nearby factories.
Housing in Prospect Heights includes single-family row houses, historic townhouses, co-ops, and new luxury condos. The median listed price for a 1-bedroom in Prospect Heights is $680,000 with an average price per square foot is $944.
The neighborhood's commercial artery runs along Vanderbilt Avenue and Washington Avenue. The variety of businesses adds to the charm of the neighborhood. They include bars, pubs, restaurants and mom-and-pop stores of all types. The shops and eateries are a perfect alternative to the big-name attractions that bracket the neighborhood. It's a little bit of everything in this neighborhood.
Subways are plentiful in Prospect Heights. Its proximity to Manhattan is another perk of the neighborhood. It's about a half-hour train ride. The B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4 and 5 subway lines all serve the Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center station. 2, 3, 4, B and Q trains cover the neighborhood and the A and C trains are nearby too.