Park Slope
Park Slope, located in the heart of Brooklyn, is a vibrant and family-friendly neighborhood that offers a unique blend of urban living and a strong sense of community. With tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and a diverse population, Park Slope is known for its charm and cultural richness.
One of the neighborhood's standout features is its proximity to Prospect Park, a sprawling urban oasis designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the park's winding paths, picturesque lake, playgrounds, and outdoor concerts, making it a hub for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Park Slope is also renowned for its eclectic culinary scene. From cozy cafes to upscale restaurants and trendy food markets like the Brooklyn Flea, there's no shortage of dining options. The neighborhood is a haven for foodies, with a wide range of international cuisines and farm-to-table eateries.
Families are drawn to Park Slope for its excellent schools, playgrounds, and family-friendly atmosphere. Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue are bustling commercial strips, offering boutique shopping, grocery stores, and a vibrant nightlife with bars, music venues, and theaters.
Transportation in Park Slope is convenient, with multiple subway lines, including the B, D, F, G, N, Q, and R trains, providing easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn. The neighborhood's bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets make it a haven for cyclists and walkers.
In summary, Park Slope is a dynamic Brooklyn neighborhood that seamlessly blends urban living with a strong sense of community. Its green spaces, diverse culture, and excellent amenities make it a sought-after destination for residents and visitors alike.
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Neighborhood Snapshot
Transit Score:
100/100
Walk Score:
98/100
Bike Score:
89/100
Commute Times
to Penn Station
16.5 min
22 min
to Grand Central Terminal
21.6 min
20.7 min
to Columbus Cir
12.1 min
11.2 min
to Financial District
34.5 min
29.4 min
to Union Square
25.1 min
28.1 min
to Downtown Brooklyn
45.4 min
30.2 min
to Long Island City
31.7 min
25.6 min
Buildings Fun Facts
Oldest Building in Park Slope
Built in 1800
643 WARREN STREET
Cheapest Building in Park Slope (sold, p/sqft)
$5
420 12 STREET
Most Expensive Building in Park Slope (sold, p/sqft)
$6,543
137 5 AVENUE
Biggest Building in Park Slope (total FAR)
190,154 ft
35 PROSPECT PARK WEST
Subway Lines
Popular Buildings
History of Neighborhood
The neighborhood's name, "Park Slope," is derived from its gradual elevation leading up to Prospect Park, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1860s. The park's construction played a pivotal role in the neighborhood's development. Brownstone row houses, characteristic of the era, began to dominate the landscape, and Park Slope became an attractive destination for affluent New Yorkers.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the neighborhood experienced rapid growth and urbanization. It became a hub for cultural and social activities, boasting theaters, restaurants, and fashionable residences. In the 1960s and 1970s, Park Slope, like much of Brooklyn, faced economic challenges and urban decay. However, it underwent a renaissance in the late 20th century, with a wave of gentrification and the restoration of its historic brownstones.
Today, Park Slope is a thriving, diverse community with a mix of old-world charm and modern amenities, making it a highly desirable place to live in Brooklyn. Its rich history is still evident in its architecture and the stories of its residents.
Architectural Style
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions Image Credits King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , GK tramrunner RU, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Entertainment
Entertainment Image Credits National Archives at College Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Popular Restaurants
Restaurants Image Credits Missvain, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , KDCwrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Mostafameraji, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Missvain, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Mediterranean_lunch_platter.JPG , Makike.cortes, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Famous people connected to Park Slope
People Image Credits David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , Karon Liu, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , Monica Wister, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , Montclair Film Festival, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , , , ,
Movies
The Good Wife (2009-2016)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-2019)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
High Maintenance (2016-2020)
Girls
Elementary
Movies Image Credits See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Universal Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Janky Clown Productions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , HBO, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , CBS Broadcasting Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Statistics for Park Slope
| Date | Unit | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | 225 14th Street GARDENA | Listed for sale at $2,150,000 |
| 02/13/2026 | 435A 9th Street 3 | Listed for sale at $1,295,000 |
| 02/13/2026 | 130 Eighth Avenue 6E | Listed for sale at $750,000 |
| 02/12/2026 | 379 7th Street | Listed for sale at $3,500,000 |
| 02/11/2026 | 54 Berkeley Place | Listed for sale at $3,050,000 |
| 02/09/2026 | 300 Eighth Avenue 4G | Listed for sale at $290,000 |
| 02/05/2026 | 38 Seventh Avenue 4 | Listed for sale at $3,500,000 |
| 02/05/2026 | 353 3rd Street 1B | Listed for sale at $2,100,000 |
| 02/04/2026 | 527 8th Street 4D | Listed for sale at $445,000 |
| 02/03/2026 | 333 4th Street 2A | Listed for sale at $650,000 |
| 02/03/2026 | 1 Prospect Park West 3D | Listed for sale at $3,485,000 |
| 02/03/2026 | 300 5th Street GARDEN | Listed for sale at $2,450,000 |
| 02/03/2026 | 445 Fifth Avenue PHC | Listed for sale at $2,550,000 |
| 02/02/2026 | 1 Prospect Park West PHF | Listed for sale at $3,795,000 |
| 02/01/2026 | 9 Prospect Park West GRND | Listed for sale at $725,000 |
| 01/31/2026 | 575 Fourth Avenue 8B | Listed for sale at $875,000 |
| 01/30/2026 | 19 Sterling Place 4F | Listed for sale at $535,000 |
| 01/30/2026 | 343 Fourth Avenue 8/A | Listed for sale at $1,595,000 |
| 01/28/2026 | 676 Union Street | Listed for sale at $6,850,000 |
| 01/28/2026 | 953 President Street 3 | Listed for sale at $2,499,000 |
| 01/28/2026 | 378 7th Street 4R | Listed for sale at $1,150,000 |
| 01/28/2026 | 445 Fifth Avenue 4B | Listed for sale at $1,017,500 |
| 01/28/2026 | 445 Fifth Avenue PHB | Listed for sale at $2,724,750 |
| 01/28/2026 | 6 Garfield Place 405 | Listed for sale at $2,750,000 |
| 01/27/2026 | 909 Union Street | Listed for sale at $4,995,000 |
| 01/27/2026 | 396 3rd Street 6 | Listed for sale at $899,000 |
| 01/27/2026 | 415 9th Street 51 | Listed for sale at $949,000 |
| 01/26/2026 | 396 8th Street 2R | Listed for sale at $1,050,000 |
| 01/26/2026 | 118 Eighth Avenue 1C | Listed for sale at $695,000 |
| 01/23/2026 | 102 Prospect Park West 2 | Sold for $1,450,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 667 Degraw Street 2 | Sold for $1,600,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 34 Garfield Place GARDEN | Listed for sale at $4,150,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 378 8th Street GRDN | Listed for sale at $2,595,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 334 EAST 7TH STREET | Sold for $3,750,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 130 Eighth Avenue 7G | Listed for sale at $799,000 |
| 01/16/2026 | 507 8TH AVENUE | Sold for $7,000,000 |
| 01/16/2026 | 113 Sterling Place 5 | Sold for $1,400,000 |
| 01/15/2026 | 394 4th Street | Sold for $3,510,000 |
| 01/15/2026 | 350 2nd Street 6A | Sold for $2,025,000 |
| 01/15/2026 | 42A Windsor Place | Sold for $2,100,000 |
| 01/13/2026 | 117 Park Place 3 | Sold for $1,205,000 |
| 01/13/2026 | 12 Lincoln Place 4 | Sold for $1,820,000 |
| 01/12/2026 | 379 12th Street 2A | Sold for $1,985,588 |
| 01/12/2026 | 235 Berkeley Place 6 | Sold for $615,000 |
| 01/09/2026 | 400 Prospect Avenue | Sold for $2,865,000 |
| 01/09/2026 | 505 17th Street | Sold for $3,200,000 |
| 01/09/2026 | 378 12th Street 2 | Sold for $1,965,000 |
| 01/07/2026 | 379 12th Street 2B | Sold for $1,933,657 |
| 01/07/2026 | 394 15th Street 2RF | Sold for $300,000 |
| 01/05/2026 | 75 Eighth Avenue 2 | Sold for $2,150,000 |
| 01/05/2026 | 368 12th Street 5 | Sold for $785,000 |
| 12/30/2025 | 445 Fifth Avenue 5C | Sold for $2,650,000 |
| 12/30/2025 | 379 12th Street 1A | Sold for $2,642,359 |
| 12/23/2025 | 101 Fourth Avenue 2R | Sold for $750,000 |
| 12/22/2025 | 480 5 AVENUE | Sold for $3,520,000 |
| 12/19/2025 | 438 4th Street 3A | Sold for $1,200,000 |
| 12/19/2025 | 757 Carroll Street | Sold for $9,000,000 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12 Sterling Place | Sold for $2,900,000 |
| 12/18/2025 | 285 13th Street | Sold for $3,200,000 |
| 12/17/2025 | 383 1ST STREET 1 | Sold for $259,018 |
| 12/11/2025 | 99-101 16th Street | Sold for $1,750,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 118 Eighth Avenue 8D | Sold for $915,000 |
| 09/03/2025 | 228 13th Street 202 | Listed for sale at $1,395,000 |
| 04/03/2024 | 96 Sixth Avenue | Listed for sale at $11,350,000 |
| 04/15/2021 | 279 Prospect Avenue 2A | Listed for sale at $950,000 |
| 12/17/2019 | 243 Fourth Avenue 6B | Listed for sale at $2,249,000 |
| 01/18/2018 | 630 Union Street 1D | Listed for sale at $575,000 |
| 06/05/2016 | 586 Pacific Street 1A | Listed for sale at $999,000 |
| 10/26/2011 | 145 Park Place 6C | Listed for sale at $840,000 |
| 09/11/2008 | 200 16th Street 4D | Listed for sale at $409,000 |