635 Vanderbilt Ave
Ozakaya
Japanese izakaya, one of the most-reviewed restaurants in the neighborhood.
Landmarked
2009Prospect Heights Historic District
Botanic Garden
52 acresCherry blossoms each spring
Grand Army Plaza
The archSoldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
Subway
2 · 3 · B · QGrand Army Plaza, Eastern Pkwy, 7 Av
Living in Prospect Heights
Museums, gardens and brownstone blocks
Prospect Heights sits between Flatbush and Washington Avenues, north of Eastern Parkway. Its 2009 historic district covers rows of Italianate, Neo-Grec and Queen Anne houses, and Grand Army Plaza, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Central Library line its southern edge.
Vanderbilt Avenue and Washington Avenue are the restaurant streets, and Prospect Park is across Flatbush Avenue.
The Compass Park Slope office is at 514 2nd Street, and the Downtown Brooklyn office is at 375 Schermerhorn Street.
The neighborhood
Things to do in Prospect Heights
Where to eat, shop and spend the weekend, ranked by how often people search for and review each place.
Restaurants
Vanderbilt and Washington Avenues
Coffee & bakeries
Neighborhood favorites
Parks & culture
Along Eastern Parkway
990 Washington Ave
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
52 acres of gardens, best known for its cherry blossoms.
- Grand Army Plaza GreenmarketSaturdays, year-round
- Prospect Park526 acres across Flatbush Avenue
Schools
Public options in and near Prospect Heights
- P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet80 Underhill Ave · zoned public elementary
- P.S. 705 Brooklyn Arts & Science443 St Marks Ave · public elementary
School zones change from year to year. Confirm the zone for any address with the NYC Department of Education school finder.
Getting around
Subway in close proximity
- Grand Army Plaza2 / 3
- Eastern Pkwy–Brooklyn Museum2 / 3
- 7 AvB / Q
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / B / D / N / Q / R and LIRR
Prospect Heights real estate
Homes for sale in Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights combines landmarked brownstones with prewar co-ops and a large number of new condominiums, especially near Atlantic Avenue and along Vanderbilt and Washington Avenues.
Townhouses on the landmarked blocks rarely come to market, while the new buildings offer amenities in close proximity to Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park.
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Our sales
Recent Riolo Properties sales in and around Prospect Heights
Park Slope · Co-op47 Plaza St W, 5B$2,150,000
Clinton Hill329 Grand Ave, B$1,398,750
Bedford-Stuyvesant · Townhouse42 Monroe St$2,625,000Thinking about selling in Prospect Heights? Find out what your home would sell for today.
Prospect Heights real estate agents
Why clients choose Riolo Properties in Prospect Heights
Local knowledge
We have sold co-ops at 47 Plaza Street West on Grand Army Plaza and homes across neighboring Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy.
Three generations
A family team at Compass serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Hamptons, with REBNY's Residential Deal of the Year in 2016.
Compass marketing
Private Exclusives, Coming Soon and full public launch, so you can choose how and when your home reaches buyers. Read client testimonials.
Questions buyers ask
Prospect Heights FAQ
What kinds of homes are in Prospect Heights?
Landmarked brownstones and row houses, prewar co-ops, and new condominiums.
What subway serves Prospect Heights?
The 2/3 at Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway, and the B/Q at 7 Av, with Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr in close proximity.
Is Prospect Heights a historic district?
Yes. The Prospect Heights Historic District was designated in 2009.
Who are the top real estate agents in Prospect Heights?
Riolo Properties is a three-generation team at Compass that works in Prospect Heights and across Brownstone Brooklyn. Its recent sales on Grand Army Plaza include 47 Plaza Street West. Call 917-905-0099 or email [email protected].
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Riolo Properties sales are past transactions, not current availability. Neighborhood photography: Unsplash. Places ranked by search and review volume, November 2026.