Walking inside from the patio, you’ll see the well designed, modern kitchen. The kitchen features a large breakfast bar, generous counter & cabinet space and brand-new stainless-steel appliances (Bosch dishwasher and counter width fridge – double doors with ice maker). The kitchen opens up into a spacious, combined living and dining room – the perfect late summer or fall entertainment space.
On the lower floor, you will find a home office/recreation room with a full, en-suite bathroom and room brightening skylight. The dedicated laundry room is on the same floor and features brand new full-sized LG washer/dryer for your convenience. There is ample bike storage under the stoop and more designated storage space in the basement, adjacent to the laundry room. There is more closet/storage space under the basement stairs and a large wardrobe for more closet space in the second bedroom. Take advantage of this quintessential Brooklyn duplex and be the next tenants to appreciate this pristine renovation.
437 Prospect Place is located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Prospect Heights. The Brooklyn Museum and Botanical Gardens are a short stroll at 5 blocks away. The list of restaurants is considerable and the explosion of fine dining and cafes includes Manhattanville Coffee Bar, Bar Corvo, Mayfield, Catfish, Silver Rice, Glenda's Home Cooking -- all within 7 blocks.
Grand Army Plaza Green Market, which is open every Saturday, is also very close. Originating in 1989, the market has grown to be second only to Union Square's in size. Organic and locally sourced farm fresh goods are offered, artisan baked goods are available and there are many programs and cooking demonstrations available. Transportation is convenient as well. The Franklin Ave/Botanic Garden stop has the 2, 3, 4, 5, S Shuttle and the B/Q is three blocks away so getting to Manhattan is quick and easy. Dogs are allowed on a case-by-case basis and cats are welcome.
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.