Brooklyn neighborhood guide
Park Slope
Brownstone Brooklyn at the edge of Prospect Park
Landmarked brownstone blocks, Prospect Park at the doorstep and two lively commercial avenues make Park Slope one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods for buyers.
Park Slope runs downhill from Prospect Park West toward Fourth Avenue, and much of its core sits within the Park Slope Historic District — one of the largest in New York City. Blocks are lined with Italianate, Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne rowhouses, many of them divided into floor-through co-ops and condos.
Lexington Residential has represented clients on Prospect Park West, Garfield Place and the surrounding blocks, and knows how small differences — the side of the street, the floor, the light, the condition of a building's facade — shape value here.
Homes & buildings
Getting around
Life in the neighborhood
- Prospect Park, the Long Meadow and Grand Army Plaza
- Fifth and Seventh Avenue restaurants, cafés and independent shops
- Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and the Park Slope Food Coop
- Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch and the Brooklyn Museum nearby
A great fit for
- Townhouse buyers
- Families who want park access
- Upsizing from a one-bedroom
Park Slope questions
Is Park Slope mostly co-ops or condos?
Both. Many brownstones have been converted into small co-ops or condos of three to eight units, and there are larger prewar co-ops on Prospect Park West. Condos generally offer more flexibility for financing and subletting; co-ops often trade at a lower price per square foot but require board approval.
What should I look for in a Park Slope brownstone?
Check the condition of the facade, roof and stoop, the age of mechanical systems, and whether the building is in the historic district, which affects what exterior work needs Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
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