Prospect Lefferts Gardens (PLG) offers Victorian and Edwardian architecture blocks from Prospect Park at prices lower than Park Slope or Prospect Heights. The neighborhood has a residential calm that feels almost suburban, with tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes. The diversity is genuine, with Caribbean, African, and longtime Black residents alongside newcomers.
What It's Like Living Here
Living in PLG means trading transit convenience for space and neighborhood feel. The B/Q trains at Prospect Park station provide the main subway access, while the 2/5 runs along the eastern edge. The housing stock includes beautiful Victorian homes, some of the largest in Brooklyn, along with prewar apartment buildings.
Flatbush Avenue provides the commercial activity, with shops, restaurants, and services that serve the community. The neighborhood lacks the trendy dining scene of areas to the north, but has solid local spots and is a short walk or ride from Park Slope options.
Best For
- •Those seeking space and architectural character
- •People who prioritize Prospect Park access
- •Families and professionals wanting residential calm
- •Those comfortable slightly off the main transit lines
Things to Know
- •Fewer restaurants and bars than trendier areas
- •B/Q trains only for direct subway access
- •Less name recognition than neighboring areas
- •Distance from the main Brooklyn commercial strips
Commute Times from Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Local Tips
The Prospect Park entrance at Ocean Avenue is less crowded
Flatbush Food Coop is similar to Park Slope but less crowded
The Victorian houses on Maple and Midwood Streets are stunning
The LeFrak Center in Prospect Park has ice skating in winter
The Essentials
Grocery
- Associated Supermarket
- local bodegas
Coffee
- Milk & Pull
- Tugboat Tea Company
Dining
- Bombay Masala
- Purple Yam
- Mitchell's Soul Food
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