Prospect Heights Apartments & Rentals

The small Brooklyn neighborhood of Prospect Heights contains a rich vein of culture and a wide variety of rental options. Those selecting a Prospect Heights apartment will live within a diverse community. It's been that way for a century. Back in 1910, this part of town was home to Italians, Jews, Greeks, Yankees, and more. Now, a hundred years later, people of all races consider it a welcoming place. The neighborhood's traditional boundaries are Flatbush Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Eastern Parkway, and Washington Avenue. As property values change, some seek to push Prospect Heights' western border out farther still.

The name Prospect Heights first appeared in 1889, when it was suggested as an option for what became Park Slope. Since that time, the community's ethnic makeup has changed, but diversity has remained constant. The neighborhood ranges from its wealthier southern side, which borders parkland, to the under-construction Atlantic Yards project in the north. In between there's something for pretty much everyone.

The main commercial areas of Prospect Heights lie along Vanderbilt and Washington avenues. Here, you'll find a slew of new bars, restaurants, and shops. Serving lunch and dinner, James is lauded for its neighborhood vibe. Kaz an Nou's French Caribbean food and Barboncino's pizza also get high marks. For cocktails, try New York's first steampunk bar, the Way Station.

You'll have no problem shopping in the neighborhood. All the services a resident requires can be found close to home. You can also splash out at some of the newer boutiques here. For abundant parkland, head south to Mt. Prospect Park or Prospect Park. There you'll find the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and, in Grand Army Plaza, a Saturday farmer's market.

Rental prices very significantly within Prospect Heights. As you approach the park, expect grander and more costly homes. Also be aware that you'll encounter a wide range of quality in rentals. There are reconstructed older buildings, century-old brownstones, uninspiring apartments, and luxury condos in the neighborhood. That's not mentioning the massive Atlantic Yards project being constructed. This will be the new home for basketball team, the Nets, and contain luxury housing. The average two-bedroom in Prospect Heights rents for $1,675.

The area offers easy access to public transportation. The Long Island Railroad's Atlantic Terminal is in the northeast. Multiple subway lines service the neighborhood. It should take about a half hour to get to Columbus Circle from the Seventh Avenue stop. Residents are within reach of many bus routes as well.

The largest annual parade in New York City, the West Indian American Day Carnival, finishes in Prospect Heights. Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library and the Brooklyn Museum both sit in the park along the southern border. There's a US Post Office just northeast on Fulton Street. Brooklyn Community Board No. 8 covers Prospect Heights.

The zip code for Prospect Heights is 11238.