Enter into timeless elegance in this sun-filled corner one-bedroom residence on the parlor floor of 225 Park Place. Designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, the home welcomes you with an expansive living and dining area, where soaring ceilings, gleaming parquet floors, and rich pre-war detailing create a dramatic yet inviting setting. Custom built-in shelving adds both character and function, offering the perfect space for books, art, and treasures.
The renovated kitchen pairs form and functionality with ease, featuring a brand-new gas range, a Bosch dishwasher, and abundant cabinetry for storage. Whether preparing a quiet meal at home or hosting friends, the space is as practical as it is stylish.
Light and air pour into the home through multiple exposures, giving each room a bright, open quality. The bedroom offers a tranquil retreat with ample space enough to fit a king size bed plus additional furniture.
Beyond its walls, the address places you at the center of Prospect Heights' most beloved offerings-Prospect Park, the Park Slope Food Coop, BAM, Barclays Center, and an endless array of dining, cafes, and cultural destinations. With the Q, B, 2, and 3 trains moments away, Manhattan and the rest of the city are always within reach. There is a $547.50/month assessment through May 2029.
This is not simply a residence but a rare opportunity to own a home of scale, light, and character in one of Brooklyn's most beautiful historic 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.