A gracious entry foyer opens into a beautifully appointed home, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The entire home quietly faces the rear of the building, overlooking private back yards for maximum privacy. The kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring customized fluted oak millwork adding warmth and texture. The soft wood accents contrast perfectly against a backdrop of fresh white countertops and two-toned cabinetry. A full-size GE double door refrigerator is a recent upgrade and combines perfectly with a Bosch stainless steel 4 burner stove and paneled Bosch dishwasher. The quartz-topped island is generously sized and has a full length overhang, creating an ideal breakfast bar area. Additional storage has been cleverly added to the kitchen, maximizing functionality.
The open living/dining area, as well as the bedroom, are bathed in natural light, tha nks to floor-to-ceiling windows framing lush garden views. Step outside to your private terrace, a serene retreat overlooking the manicured rear gardens of Prospect Heights - ideal for your perfect cup of pour over coffee in the morning, or an evening spritz to unwind. Coming back inside, 6-inch wide plank oak hardwood floors run throughout. In-ceiling speakers are a nice touch for seamless surround sound. The apartment is always comfortably heated or cooled, with three individually controlled zones. A full sized LG vented washer and dryer and a large storage room in the basement complete the package.
351 Prospect Place is an intimate 6 unit boutique condo building that is professionally managed. Enjoy the Best of Brooklyn dining with iconic Brooklyn institutions just outside your door - Olmstead, Radio Bakery, Caf Mado, La Flor Pizza, Sofreh, Ample Hills Creamery, Wayward Fare, Chuko, and Leland Eating & Drinking House. Indulge your patio garden fantasies with Natty Garden right around the corner. Live 3 blocks from Grand Army Plaza -- home to NYC's second largest farmer's market every Saturday morning, and just minutes away from Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Museum, Barclay's Center, and so much more! Commuting is a breeze with the 2/3/B/Q/C trains all nearby. This is the one! Call us today for your private appointment!
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.