Park Slope is what happens when beautiful architecture meets Prospect Park access: one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The brownstone-lined streets climb the slope from Fourth Avenue to the park, each block seemingly prettier than the last. The neighborhood has attracted generations of writers, artists, and increasingly, well-off professionals.
What It's Like Living Here
Living in Park Slope means prioritizing quality of life. Prospect Park provides 585 acres of green space, the brownstones offer architectural beauty, and the restaurants and shops on Fifth and Seventh Avenues serve the neighborhood well. The community feel is strong, with local businesses and regular farmers markets.
Transit access is good with the F/G at multiple stops and the 2/3 at Grand Army Plaza. The housing stock is dominated by brownstones divided into apartments and some full townhouses for those with significant budgets. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum are at the north end, adding cultural amenities.
Best For
- •Those who prioritize park access and outdoor space
- •People who value architectural beauty
- •Those looking for strong neighborhood community
- •Professionals who work in Brooklyn or lower Manhattan
Things to Know
- •Premium pricing for brownstone Brooklyn
- •Manhattan commute is longer than from Downtown Brooklyn
- •Can feel quiet for those wanting more nightlife
- •Street parking is competitive
Commute Times from Park Slope
Local Tips
The Prospect Park entrance at Grand Army Plaza is the most dramatic
Seventh Avenue has more local feel than Fifth Avenue
The Park Slope Food Coop requires work shifts but has excellent prices
Bartel-Pritchard Square is a good farmers market on Saturdays
The Essentials
Grocery
- Whole Foods
- Park Slope Food Coop
- Union Market
Coffee
- Gorilla Coffee
- Southside Coffee
- Café Regular
Dining
- Al di Là
- Miriam
- Applewood
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