A 1923 Neoclassical co-op building facing the Brooklyn Museum
Named after the first U.S. President from New York City, the Theodore Roosevelt mixes “charm” and “character,” according to Compass broker Jonathan Kramer, who recently sold a one-bedroom unit in the stately co-op building, also known as 125 Eastern Parkway. “Location,” he adds, is another key reason why buyers gravitate toward the property, which faces the Brooklyn Museum in leafy Prospect Heights. The six-story structure was built in 1923, decades after Central Park architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Eastern Parkway in the style of grand European boulevards. Paying homage to this setting, the building evokes Old World elegance thanks to decorative brickwork in an alternating pattern, called Flemish bond, along with Neoclassical details rendered in limestone. That includes an elaborate entry surround that features columns, arches and a triangular pediment crowning the doorframe. Inside, checkerboard flooring paves the Art Deco-inspired lobby, as stained-glass windows and a fireplace create a gracious atmosphere, even if furnishings are absent. Staff includes a live-in super and part-time porter, and Kramer notes that the building’s elevator and roof have recently been updated. A pair of resident courtyards, he says, are the top perk, offering building inhabitants a serene and private connection to nature.
Prices range from $412,000 to over $1.4 million
The building contains a mix of layouts, from studios to three-bedroom units. The studios span roughly 350 square feet and sell for around $412,000. One-bedrooms range between $505,000 and $665,000, while two-bedrooms can top $1 million. At the highest end of the range are three-bedrooms, which come in at around $1.4 million. In addition to generous prewar layouts with ample closet space and entrance galleries, many apartments are equipped with classic details such as 11-foot ceilings, cast-iron bathtubs, original plaster moldings and hardwood floors. It’s common to find interiors that have been renovated to include updated kitchen appliances and custom cabinetry — and some even include in-unit washers and dryers. In terms of financial policies, pied-a-terres, immediate subletting, gifts, guarantors and parents buying for children are permitted.
A pair of private courtyards are the top amenity
While the Theodore Roosevelt doesn’t contain luxury amenities like a fitness center or doorman, the building has the basics: an elevator, laundry room in the basement and two shared courtyards for exclusive use by residents. The building’s H-shape naturally creates this pair of outdoor spaces, one of which is organized around an elliptical lawn, while the other features tables and chairs surrounding a square patch of trees, ferns and a birdbath. Basement storage lockers are available for around $50 per month, while a spot in the bike room costs $10 per month. The nearest gym is the Crunch Fitness half a mile away on Flatbush Avenue.
Steps to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Residents at the Theodore Roosevelt have the Brooklyn Museum — the city’s second largest cultural institution — practically at their doorstep. The sprawling Beaux-Arts landmark was crafted by legendary architecture firm McKim, Meade and White and boasts a permanent collection of over 500,000 artworks. Just beyond it is Prospect Park, which offers a wealth of opportunities for recreation and relaxation including woodland trails, playgrounds, sports courts, a boathouse and even its own zoo. The adjacent Brooklyn Botanic Garden is another local destination that stages regular events throughout the year like the dazzling wintertime light show, Lightscape.
Just two blocks from the building, Grand Army Plaza is a striking gateway to Prospect Park and hosts a year-round farmers market every Saturday. Otherwise, groceries can be procured at a large Ideal Food Basket on Washington Avenue or the Foodtown on Vanderbilt Avenue. (Both streets are lined with numerous local retailers as well.) There’s also a small specialty shop, St. John’s Natural Food, two blocks away. Foodies are likely familiar with the neighborhood’s top-rated restaurants, among them Olmsted, Fausto, Gertrude’s and Sofreh. The area is also dotted with stylish cafes such as Hungry Ghost and Lincoln Station, which are both popular with neighborhood residents.
The 2 and 3 trains are less than a block away
Numerous bus and subway lines converge in the vicinity of the Theodore Roosevelt, the nearest being just steps away at Eastern Parkway-Brookyln Museum, serviced by the 2 and 3 express trains. Both trains whisk riders into Lower Manhattan in as little as 15 minutes. A few blocks from there is another stop, Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College, serviced by the 2, 3, 4 and 5 trains along with the S train shuttle. Nearby bus routes include the B41, B45 and B69. A Citi Bike dock outside of the Brooklyn Museum offers residents who need wheels a convenient option. Zipcars and parking, meanwhile, can be found at the Richard Meier-designed condo building at Grand Army Plaza.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
4 min walk
Trails
Stroud Playground
8 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Lowry Triangle
13 min walk
Trails
Prospect Park
15 min walk
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Dean Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Park Slope Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Gateway Triangle
4 min drive
Crispus Attucks Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Harmony Playground
4 min drive
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
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