The expansive layout begins with a gracious entry foyer and oversized dining area, seamlessly leading into the open-concept living space. At the heart of the home is a chef's dream kitchen, featuring custom walnut cabinetry, Pietra del Cardosa stone countertops, a generous island, and high-end appliances from Bosch and Thermador for both everyday living and entertaining.
The serene primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a large walk-in closet and a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom, featuring a floating double vanity with Bianco Bella marble, and premium Dornbracht fixtures. The two additional bedrooms are generously sized, each with large windows and ample closet space. A private storage unit is also included with the home.
Residents of 856 Washington enjoy an array of upscale amenities: an attended lobby, a library/lounge, a fully equipped fitness center, a playroom, a covered shared terrace, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck. Bike storage is also available for added convenience.
Located in the heart of Brooklyn's cultural corridor, you're moments from The Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park, as well as acclaimed local dining at Olmsted, Faun, Ogliastro, and Tom's Restaurant. With easy access to the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q, and C subway lines, this residence offers comfort, sophistication, and connectivity.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly exceptional home in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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.