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Here's a $995,000 unique two-bedroom pad on coveted 7th Avenue, right near Prospect Park. It's a second-floor unit in a limestone 1880s Gothic revival townhouse, and it features original details like crown and ceiling moldings, 12-foot ceilings with medallions, hardwoods with walnut inlay, a marble mantel, and those windows. Not to mention, there's a peaceful private terrace overlooking a garden.
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The High and Low: Two Pretty Prewar Co-ops on Prospect Park

235 Lincoln Place, Apt. 2C (l), 20 Plaza Street East, Apt. D10 (r).

May 4, 2015

The High and Low: Two Pretty Prewar Co-ops on Prospect Park

Just north and west of Grand Army Plaza and the green expanse of Prospect Park, the heavenly slice of brownstone Brooklyn where Prospect Heights meets Park Slope is considered one of the best spots in the borough–possibly the city–to live. Its streets offer some of the area's loveliest historic townhouses and some of Brooklyn's most gracious prewar apartment buildings, home to notables from Sen. Charles Schumer to Chloë Sevigny. Near an alphabet soup of subway lines and every amenity you could imagine–from the Brooklyn Museum to Barclays Center–these two classic prewar co-ops claim this prime location, sought-after full-service buildings and pretty Deco-era bones. The first also offers the spacious layout sought by co-op buyers, and at $1.4 million for a large three-bedroom, there's plenty of room to roam. And though a diminutive studio is best for one (or two who like to be very close) this particular version, asking a double-take-prompting $350k, is on a high floor in one of the area's loveliest buildings and has the same look–minus a few hundred square feet–as its more spacious sibling.
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March 12, 2015

Prospect Park West Townhouse May Be Brooklyn’s Most Expensive; Studio Rents Are Way Up

By Diane Pham

Prospect Park West townhouse once home to Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany could be Brooklyn’s most expensive sale. [Curbed] The landmarked One Chase Manhattan Plaza will get a newly renovated plaza and storefront. [WSJ] The NYC task force going up against Airbnb may be tripled in size. [NYP] Manhattan studio rents have jumped 10 percent year-over-year. [TRD] Images: 17 […]

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February 24, 2015

Film Critic Jonathan Baumbach Sells Prospect Park South Victorian for $1.8M

By Dana Schulz

Film critic and novelist Jonathan Baumbach (you may know his son, film maker Noah Baumbach, or his first wife, Village Voice critic Georgia Brown) and his wife have sold their historic Prospect Park South Victorian home for $1.8 million, according to city records released today. Built in 1901, the five-bedroom property originally hit the market back in September 2014 for $2.27 million, but decreased its price twice in just five short months.
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February 3, 2015

Historic Park Slope Brownstone on Prospect Park Asks $5 Million

This five-story brownstone at 920 President Street has been home to the same family for decades. Consequently, it’s maintained a lot of its original details like stained glass windows, pier mirrors, pocket doors, and wainscoting. And a location right on Prospect Park makes this the perfect canvas for creating your dream home, all with an asking price just $5 under $5 million.
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January 19, 2015

Live Next to Prospect Park in This Windsor Terrace Triplex

This one-and-a-half-bedroom Windsor Terrace loft on Prospect Park West has quite a few perks, including a private entrance and gated parking. Buyers looking to get near the park will love this 1,300-square-foot, open-concept triplex. And best of all, it’s asking $899,000.
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September 17, 2014

Beautiful Brownstone Mansion on Prospect Park Asks $7 Million

What if you had the opportunity to live in a 7,000-square-foot brownstone mansion on a picturesque block just a stone’s throw away from Prospect Park? That’s just a taste of what 312 Garfield Place has to offer, for $6.995 million. It is believed that the brilliant home was built by developer William Flannigan for New York businessman J. J Galligan sometime during the turn of the 20th century. The resulting five-story building has a distinct Victorian charm with a light Renaissance touch.
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June 27, 2014

$2.1M Sale at 100 Rugby Road Is Record-Breaker for Prospect Park South

An adorable, historic, turn-of-the-century home modeled after a Swiss chalet has just sold for a record-breaking $2.1 million in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park South. Up until this point, the most expensive sale in the neighborhood was a $2 million sale from last year; however, records confirm that the 7BR/3.5BA home at 100 Rugby Road has edged out the competition by $100K.
Find out more about this historic record-breaker here

June 19, 2014

NIMBY: Residents Lose Out to Hudson Properties’s Plan to Build a 23-Story Tower Near Prospect Park

By Diane Pham

Workers will resume construction today on the 23-story residential tower planned for 626 Flatbush Avenue at the edge of Prospect Park in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. Yesterday, a judge threw out a lawsuit placed against Hudson Properties that demanded they chop their tower down to just eight stories. Through the Prospect Park East Network, residents managed to attain a temporary restraining order through State Supreme Court […]

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The NYC Half Marathon is Sunday: Here’s what to know

Credit: New York Road Runners

March 11, 2026

The NYC Half Marathon is Sunday: Here’s what to know

The annual United Airlines New York City Half Marathon returns on Sunday, March 15. The 13.1 mile race will feature 27,000 participants with a route that starts near the Brooklyn Museum, moves through Prospect Park, across the East River, along the FDR Drive, up Times Square, and finishing in Central Park. This year also marks the debut of the Half Expo, presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Center from March 12 to 14, where participants can pick up bibs, attend course strategy sessions, and enjoy sponsor activations. Ahead, here's everything you need to know about this year's event, from the route and start times to the best ways to watch (or avoid) the race.
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Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

Photo credit: Allyson Lubow Photography

March 3, 2026

Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

Last June, 6sqft introduced the wide front porch and colorfully restored rooms of this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road in Flatbush, first listed for $6,500,000. The 1904 home, built by architect William C. Lauritzen, has sold for $6,250,000, less than a year later. The sale sets a record for the Flatbush neighborhood of Ditmas Park; a property at 260 Westminster Road, which sold last year for $3.8 million, held the previous top price.
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City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

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February 10, 2026

City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

By Devin Gannon

Brooklyn's largest recreation center officially opened its doors in East Flatbush this week. Located within Nostrand Playground, the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center measures 74,000 square feet and includes an indoor pool, basketball court, full gym, a media lab, outdoor spaces, and more. Designed by Studio Gang, the firm behind the Gilder Center at the Museum of Natural History and Brooklyn residential tower 11 Hoyt, the building features large arched windows, a curving brick facade, and a green roof.
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January 20, 2026

The 15 best free and cheap winter activities in NYC

Winter came early to New York City this year, and jacket season is in full swing across the five boroughs. The long stretch until spring and summer’s outdoor activities can feel discouraging, but there are still plenty of free and affordable ways to enjoy the city in the meantime. Ahead, here's a list of the best affordable and free activities NYC has to offer during the winter months, from getting your fitness on during Zumba classes in public parks to dining for cheap at over 600 restaurants during winter Restaurant Week.
Cheap ways to enjoy nyc WINTER, ahead

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11 free New Year’s events and activities in NYC

Photo by Kohei Kanno on Flickr

December 29, 2025

11 free New Year’s events and activities in NYC

New York City is arguably the world’s capital of New Year’s Eve celebrations, with over-the-top festivities happening across all five boroughs. But you don't have to break the bank to ring in 2026. Here are some of the best free ways to celebrate the new year in NYC, from dazzling firework displays above Prospect Park to scenic hikes and meditations in lush city parks.
Say goodbye to 2025!

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World’s largest menorah returns to Central Park for Hanukkah

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December 10, 2025

World’s largest menorah returns to Central Park for Hanukkah

The world’s largest menorah was lifted into place near Central Park on Wednesday, ahead of the start of Hanukkah. At the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, across from the Plaza Hotel, the 36-foot-tall menorah will be lit nightly from December 14 to 21 as part of the Jewish Festival of Lights. Each evening, the Lubavitch Youth Organization will host a lighting ceremony, complete with live music, dancing, and classic Hanukkah treats like donuts and chocolate gelt.
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$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

Photos courtesy of Alejandro Leon with DD-Reps

December 3, 2025

$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

Occupying the entire 12th floor of 856 Washington Avenue, this sprawling condo has dazzling views of Manhattan, the East River, and beyond from 3,172 square feet of interior living space. Better yet, you can take your daily sunset views outdoors to the terrace. Asking $3,995,000, the Prospect Heights residence has plenty of amenities and a Brooklyn location just steps from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

Photo by Zoshua Colah via Unsplash

December 1, 2025

10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

By Devin Gannon

With waterfront parks, iconic views, diverse communities, and easy access to New York City, Jersey City's popularity is no surprise. Fueled by a development boom happening across Hudson County, Jersey City’s population increased by more than 20 percent between 2010 and 2024. Not only is there a plethora of new housing options, but the city is also a transit-rich area with PATH, NJ Transit, bus, and ferry options that reach Manhattan in minutes. If you're looking for a Jersey City apartment and an easy commute to NYC, here are some of the best rentals in the area to consider.
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Victorian Flatbush gains two new historic districts

The Ditmas Park West Historic District. Credit: Landmarks Preservation Commission

November 25, 2025

Victorian Flatbush gains two new historic districts

New York City's newest historic districts are two well-preserved areas of homes in suburban Flatbush. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, which together include 247 freestanding homes built between 1894 and 1910, showcasing early 20th-century suburban architecture in the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles, or a mixture of the two. The most recent iteration of the districts includes minor boundary adjustments that exclude homes that do not share the same historic integrity as the rest of the district.
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Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

November 3, 2025

For $1.2M, this Park Slope brownstone co-op gets the top-floor perk of a private roof deck

Living on the top floor of a historic townhouse has its advantages and trade-offs. Atop a 20-foot-wide brownstone at 117 Park Place in Park Slope, this one-bedroom co-op is a walk-up, but a private rooftop terrace makes the climb worthwhile. Asking $1,175,000, the pre-war home has plenty of historic warmth, like a wood-burning fireplace, with modern updates for livability.
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This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

October 30, 2025

This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

This bright top-floor co-op at 570 Westminster Road, asking $599,000, has pre-war details and a creative layout that makes the most of its floor plan. The building may not have every modern amenity, but residents get a rare urban oasis in the form of a secret private garden with winding paths, shade trees, a gazebo, and seating.
take the elevator to the top floor

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Village Halloween Parade. Photo by Steven Pisano on Flickr

October 21, 2025

NYC’s best Halloween events

From the famous Village Halloween Parade to festive celebrations at the iconic cultural institutions and museums to neighborhood trick-or-treating and over-the-top costume parties, New York City is one of the best places to celebrate spooky season. Ahead, discover some of the best Halloween happenings across the five boroughs this year.
festive frights, ahead

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NYC announces nearly 140 car-free Halloween events

Credit: NYC DOT

October 6, 2025

NYC announces nearly 140 car-free Halloween events

New York City's Halloween open streets program returns for another record-breaking season, with nearly 140 participating locations over two weeks. On Monday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the "Trick-or-Streets" program, which will close streets, plazas, and other corridors across the five boroughs to vehicles, opening the spaces for spooky (and safe) festivities from October 17 through 31.
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Five-alarm fire destroys 150-year-old Red Hook artist warehouse

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September 22, 2025

Five-alarm fire destroys 150-year-old Red Hook artist warehouse

A 19th-century warehouse in Red Hook that has been a hub for artists for decades was engulfed in a five-alarm fire last week. Located at 481 Van Brunt Street, the four-story wood-framed warehouse contained dozens of studios and design businesses, as well as the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC). According to the New York Times, the fire broke out shortly before midnight on Wednesday and escalated quickly, drawing more than 250 firefighters who battled the flames into the night.
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This $4M Park Slope duplex is house-sized, with condo simplicity and outdoor space

Photos by Brad Stein for The Corcoran Group

September 22, 2025

This $4M Park Slope duplex is house-sized, with condo simplicity and outdoor space