A low-key co-op directly across from Prospect Park
Renowned for its 19th-century residences and stunning park views, Prospect Park West is one of the most coveted roads in what’s already a highly sought-after neighborhood. Although 44 Prospect Park W., a 1940 red-brick co-op, can’t claim the grand, historic architecture, it does have the iconic views. “People have lived in this building forever,” says Melissa Bemis, an associate broker at The Agency. “They love it, and they do not want to leave. It’s just really magical to be right across from Prospect Park.” Indeed, some modern-day residents lived in the former apartment building before it was converted to a co-op in 1981. Today, the six-story midrise offers a part-time doorman, live-in super and proximity to numerous cultural attractions.
Charming prewar features, large rooms and excellent views
The co-op has only 55 units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, plus several larger, combined units. It was completed at the tail end of the prewar era, so prospective buyers may notice a few old-school features. “Apartments were made so much bigger back then,” Bemis says. “These units feel quite spacious, especially in the bedrooms and living rooms. The kitchens are almost always closed off from the rest of the unit, and unless they’ve been renovated out, the apartments have really nice arched doorways.”
The apartments also have foyers, which some owners use as offices or dining rooms. Many of the entries include arched niches, which were the focus of a delightful 2014 New York Times article in which residents, ranging in age from their 30s to 90s, showed off their personal collections of books, artifacts and prized possessions, as well as the stories behind them. Leafy park views are, of course, one of the main draws, but even south-facing units get a lovely view of Poly Prep Country Day School, a prestigious private school housed in a landmarked 1889 Romanesque Revival mansion. As Bemis puts it, “It’s a beautiful view no matter where you look.”
Rare-to-market studios typically sell between $360,000 and $425,000, while one-bedroom apartments have sold for as much as $1.15 million. Those hoping to buy a two-bedroom unit should expect to pay anywhere from $888,000 to $1.61 million.
Basement-level amenities include laundry and free storage
As with many park-adjacent buildings, 44 Prospect Park W. does not offer many amenities. Instead, residents lean into the neighborhood and green space for recreational and social activities. That said, the basement includes a bike room and recently upgraded laundry facilities. Plus, the co-op offers free storage for every resident, whereas other buildings typically have limited storage for rent. “In the basement’s locked storage room, each unit has a partitioned space about the size of a parking spot. People set it up with shelves or however they see fit,” Bemis says.
Prime Park Slope eateries and Brooklyn attractions nearby
The co-op is located at the corner of First Street and Prospect Park West, just one block from the park’s nearest entrance at Garfield Place. A tiny playground sits near the entrance, and just beyond, Long Meadow offers a mile-long stretch of green space — it’s also the country’s longest stretch of unbroken meadow in any city park. “Everything in Park Slope-proper is also within walking distance, including all the shops and restaurants along Seventh Avenue,” Bemis says. Electric Beets is a popular vegan restaurant, Heap's Ice Cream serves bold, artisanal flavors, and Un Posto Italiano is a local favorite for coffee, pastries and Italian groceries, including a rotating menu of homemade pastas. “You also have the weekly farmers market at Grand Army Plaza, plus the Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum,” Bemis adds. “You’re near everything. The area really feels like old New York. It just could not be more ideal location-wise.”
A half-hour from the city by train
Two subway stations are located within an 11-minute walk of the co-op. The F and G trains are accessible along Ninth Street to the south, while the 2 and 3 trains are available at Grand Army Plaza to the north. Including the walk to the subway, a trip into downtown Manhattan takes about 30 minutes. Prospect Park West has a two-way bike lane, and two buses run along Seventh Avenue, two blocks away. For those with a car, it’s a short drive to Flatbush Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Prospect Expressway.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Harmony Playground
10 min walk
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
J.J. Byrne Playground
12 min walk
Picnic Area
Soccer
Trails
Park Slope Playground
15 min walk
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
15 min walk
Trails
Washington Park Dog Run
15 min walk
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Prospect Park
3 min drive
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Dean Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Detective Joseph Mayrose Park
4 min drive
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Trails
Stroud Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Playground
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