Less than a block from
Prospect Park.
An upscale residential neighborhood abutting the western flank of Prospect Park, Park Slope is known for its picture-book brownstones, tree-lined streets, and quiet, community-oriented vibe. The land was first inhabited by the Lenape tribe and served as a critical site for the Battle of Long Island during the American Revolutionary War. By the late 19th century, it had become a posh residential destination for New York’s elite.
The neighborhood’s main pedestrian strips are 5th and 7th Avenues and 9th and Union Streets, which are lined with exciting restaurants, cozy cafes, trendy bars, and boutique shops. Nearby Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s most iconic green space, a tranquil oasis with winding paths, vast swathes of picnic lawns, the Prospect Park Zoo, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Museum.
At the southwestern edge of the park is the Bartel-Pritchard farmer’s market, where locals can shop for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and more produced by tri-state farms. To the south lies the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery, while nearby areas to explore include Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, South Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Greenwood Heights. The R/F/G subway lines provide easy access to Manhattan, Barclays Center, North Brooklyn, Long Island City, and Industry City and Costco in Sunset Park.
“Picture-book brownstones, tree-lined streets, and a quiet, community-oriented vibe.”
The Park
Olmsted and Vaux’s masterwork begins just east of the building: the Long Meadow, the Lake, Lakeside skating and the Saturday greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square.
The Avenues
Fifth Avenue for dinner, Seventh for mornings — bakeries, booksellers, wine shops and two of Brooklyn’s most enduring restaurant rows within three blocks.
The Commute
The F and G at 15th Street–Prospect Park reach the West Village in twenty minutes; the R and D at Fourth Avenue add express service to Midtown.