Park Slope Real Estate

Park Slope is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Brooklyn. A reawakened interest in "brownstone Brooklyn" in the 1970s and 80s drove artists, bohemians and young families here to find homes without the high Manhattan housing costs. By the 1990s its tree-lined streets and beautifully renovated townhouses had become a magnet for Manhattanites looking for a good place to raise a family.

The influx of residents brought a booming scene of top-rated restaurants, shops, cafes, bars and cultural institutions to the area. Since the mid-1990s younger professionals have been moving to the neighborhood in growing numbers. 7th Avenue's restaurants and shops cater to Park Slope's established families from the spacious brownstones near the park, and trendy 5th Avenue is popular with younger residents. Chain stores like Barnes & Noble and Starbucks can be found here as well.

The vast, Olmsted-designed Prospect Park and the nearby Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Central Library of the Brooklyn Public Library system are some of the City's best cultural and recreational destinations, attracting scores of weekenders from Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn via any of its four subway lines. Many neighborhood residents are passionate about natural and organic food—the Park Slope Food Co-op on Union Street has over 15,000 members. In addition, the Park Slope Armory provides a world-class sports complex.