Neighborhood Guide
Park Slope
Park Slope is widely regarded as one of Brooklyn's most prestigious residential neighborhoods, distinguished by its magnificent rows of Victorian and Romanesque Revival brownstones. Bordering Prospect Park and home to exceptional schools, acclaimed dining, and a thriving community of families and professionals, it offers a gracious urban lifestyle of rare quality.
Park Slope has long been considered the crown jewel of Brooklyn residential real estate. The neighborhood's streets are lined with meticulously maintained brownstones and limestone townhouses dating from the late 19th century, many featuring original woodwork, stained glass, and generous proportions that are increasingly rare.
Prospect Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, forms the neighborhood's eastern boundary and offers 585 acres of meadows, woodlands, and recreational facilities. The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Barclays Center are all within easy reach.
Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue serve as the neighborhood's commercial corridors, offering a curated mix of restaurants, boutiques, and specialty shops. Park Slope's excellent schools and family-friendly atmosphere make it one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods in all of New York City. Curtis Bain helps clients find exceptional properties in this competitive market.
The Neighborhood
What It's Like
The Mood
Leafy, family-oriented, and deeply neighborly. Park Slope is the rare New York neighborhood where people actually know the names of the families on their block.
Heart of the Neighborhood
Prospect Park is the defining feature, 526 acres designed by Olmsted and Vaux that many residents consider superior to Central Park, with a lake, forest, and meadows that feel miles from the city.
Best Perk
Wide, tree-lined streets, exceptional public schools, a thriving local retail corridor on Fifth and Seventh Avenues, and one of the greatest urban parks in the world at your doorstep.
Did You Know
Many of the neighborhood's brownstones feature elaborate carved woodwork on their facades, a decorative tradition that exploded after the invention of the jigsaw made ornamental cutting fast and affordable.
Good to Know
The commute to Manhattan can be a grind, especially to Midtown, and the stroller density on weekend mornings has become its own kind of traffic jam.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat & Drink
Italian
Al di La↗
A beloved Venetian trattoria on Fifth Avenue that has been a neighborhood anchor for decades
New American
Olmsted↗
A garden-to-table gem with a backyard growing operation and inventive seasonal menus
Bakery & Restaurant
Runner & Stone↗
Outstanding house-baked breads and pastries alongside refined breakfast and dinner service
By the Numbers
Park Slope, NY
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
67,800
Total Population
38.2 years
Median Age
$111,000
Median HH Income
28,400
Households
Market Data
Park Slope Highlights
$100K - 7M
Price Range
$2.29M
Avg. Sold Price
$2.29M
Avg. List Price
$2,179
Avg. Price / Sqft
158
Homes for Sale
11
Homes for Rent
Community Profile
Park Slope at a Glance
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey
Population by Age
Education Attainment
28,400
Households
2.34
Avg. Household Size
Housing
$111,000
Median HH Income
$82,400
Per Capita Income
Livability
Neighborhood Scores
Education
Schools in Park Slope
20
Pre-K
12
Primary
4
Middle
2
High School
Top Private Schools
- ●Berkeley Carroll School
- ●Packer Collegiate Institute
- ●St. Ann's School
- ●Poly Prep Country Day School
- ●Brooklyn Friends School
- ●Saint Saviour Catholic Academy
Multiple acclaimed private and public schools combined with strong parent demand make this one of Brooklyn's top education neighborhoods. Nearby Brooklyn Heights adds access to Packer Collegiate and St. Ann's.