Anchored by Barclays Center to the north and Prospect Park to the south, Prospect Heights is a popular residential neighborhood in central Brooklyn. It is characterized by picturesque, tree-lined streets as well as distinct single-family row houses, most of which were built in the middle 19th and early 20th centuries in Italianate, neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival architectural styles. It is also home to several important cultural institutions, including the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
The Life
A central, dynamic location gives residents of Prospect Heights access to adjacent neighborhoods like Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Park Slope, and Downtown Brooklyn. It is as close to Prospect Park as one can get, and residents are a mix of young professionals and families. The main neighborhood corridors for restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops include Flatbush, Vanderbilt, Washington, and Atlantic Avenues. Highlights include Ample Hills Creamery, ramen spot, Chuko, and Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue. Barclays Center and Brooklyn Academy of Music are world-class entertainment venues with exciting shows and performances all year round.
