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781 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York

$18,000,000

35 beds
Multi-family
781 eastern parkway, #MF, crown heights, NY 11213
7 min to dog park
Investment opportunity
Pets allowed
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Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY

About Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Crown Heights is a large and diverse neighborhood in central Brooklyn. It is home to large Carribean and Orthodox Jewish communities and has recently attracted more young professionals and young families, as well. Residents here can find larger homes at slightly more affordable prices than Brooklyn neighborhoods closer to Manhattan, while still enjoying a relatively easy commute.

The neighborhood stands out for its ornate rowhouses and wide, tree-lined blocks. The area is predominantly residential, but boasts lots of neighborhood restaurants and small businesses along major avenues and is home to a number of museums and cultural institutions.

The History of Crown Heights

Originally Lenape land, the area was settled as farmland by Dutch colonists in the 1630s. The area arose as a fashionable district for the city’s upper middle class after the original subway line (now the 2/3/4/5) was built in the early 1900s. Many of the neighborhood’s brick mansions and townhouses were built at that time. Until the 1960s, the population was predominantly white and Jewish, but this population largely relocated to newer suburban communities as more Carribean and African American residents moved in. By 1970, the area's population was predominantly black, but a large Lubavitch Jewish community remained in the neighborhood, as well.

Crown Heights Demographics

Crown Heights is home to 154,000 residents. The ages of residents are close to New York City averages, but there is a somewhat higher proportion of residents in their 20s.  Three in five residents are Black or African American, about one in five are white. The median income is substantially below the New York City average and a smaller-than-average proportion of residents earn high wages.

Transportation in Crown Heights

The 2/3/4/5 subway lines run through Crown Heights (splitting at Franklin Ave to serve the eastern and southern portions). The A/C line is just a few blocks north of the neighborhood’s edge. These trains offer easy trips through downtown Brooklyn and points across Manhattan, especially from the express stops at Franklin Ave, Nostrand Ave., and Utica Ave. The neighborhood is far from expressways, but Atlantic Ave. and Eastern Parkway serve as thoroughfares for drivers. The neighborhood has lots of bike lanes for cyclists, too.

Housing in Crown Heights

Crown Heights is unique for its concentration of elaborate brick rowhouses and homes, many of which have been preserved and renovated. There are also a lot of mid-size (5- to 8-story) apartment buildings in the neighborhood, both classic pre-war buildings and new construction. Construction has been booming in Crown Heights for many years as developers have rushed to add more apartments and condos to the in-demand neighborhood.

Neighborhood Life in Crown Heights

Crown Heights has a strong neighborhood feel. On Leafy streets are lined with historic homes residents meet up on stoops or in front of apartment buildings for barbecues and other gatherings. The neighborhood is a center for West Indian and Carribean culture. Jamaican, Trinidadian, Guyanese, and other Carribean restaurants dot the neighborhood and the event of the year is the West Indian Day Parade and Carnival each Labor Day. Crown Heights is also home to a large orthodox Jewish community, several synagogues and yeshivot, the Jewish Children’s museum, and an increasingly diverse array of kosher dining options. Crown Heights has relatively few parks, but residents make full use of Eastern Parkway’s tree-lined paths, small green spaces, and numerous community gardens.

Crown Heights Real Estate Trends

Construction has been booming in Crown Heights for many years as developers have rushed to add more apartments and condos to the in-demand neighborhood. A few large buildings, each with more than 100 apartments, have popped up recently at the western edge of the neighborhood. More common have been relatively small scale buildings, 4- to 8-stories with fewer than 50 apartments or condos. However, some massive buildings are planned, including a (controversial) pair of 39-story residential towers on Franklin Ave. south of Eastern Parkway.  The area along Franklin Ave. was upzoned in 2013 to allow new apartment building up to 9 stories, while buildings are constrained to a smaller scale in much of the rest of the neighborhood. Most of the area between Nostrand Ave. and Albany Ave. is designated as a historic district, so don’t expect much new construction in that area.

Crown Heights Median Sale Price (USD):

1bd         690,000

2bd         990,000

3bd         1,270,000

Crown Heights Median Rent Price (USD):

1bd         2,100

2bd         2,500

3bd         2,900

4bd         3,500

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How Safe is Crown Heights?

Throughout most of the neighborhood, crime rates are average or below average. Near Utica and Schenectady Aves., as well as east of Ralph Ave., crime rates are above average. Most commercial avenues and many residential streets are well-lit and populated at all hours.

Are Schools Good in Crown Heights?

Crown Heights’s schools vary widely in their ratings. PS 138, PS 289/George V. Brower, PS 316/Elijah Stroud, and PS 191 Paul Robeson elementary schools are all rated above average and show good performance. However, PS 243/The Weeksville School,  PS 335/Granville T. Woods, and PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway show disappointing test scores and student progress measures. In addition to traditional neighborhood schools, there are numerous charter school options in Crown Heights.

Popular Eateries in Crown Heights, Brooklyn?

Chavela’s

Mexican

736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Barboncino

pizza

781 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Franklin Park

burgers

766 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Cafe Rue Dix

French-Senagalese

1451 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Peppa’s Jerk Chicken

Jamaican

791 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Lakou

cafe

195 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213

What to Do in Crown Heights, Brooklyn?

  • Walk, jog, or bike along Eastern Parkway.

  • Have brunch at one of the many hip restaurants on Franklin Ave.

  • Take your kids to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

  • Have a picnic in Brower Park.

  • Sample Carribean food along Utica Ave.

  • Attend the West Indian Day Parade.

Is Crown Heights Dog Friendly?

There are many pet-friendly apartments available in Crown Heights, and even houses with backyards. However, there are no dog parks in the neighborhood and few pet stores, groomers, or other services for dogs. Prospect Park, near the western edge of Crown Heights, has dog friendly areas and allows dogs off-leash before 9 AM or after 9 PM.

Is Crown Heights Good For cycling?

Crown Heights is a good neighborhood for bikers. The tree-lined bike path on Eastern Parkway, as well as bike lanes along several main streets and avenues, make it easy to traverse the neighborhood or connect to nearby areas. Citi Bike does not yet serve the eastern half of the Crown Heights, but has announced plans to expand in the neighborhood.

4 Things to Know Before Moving to Crown Heights, Brooklyn

  1. A community recreation center and affordable housing are planned for the large, vacant Bedford Union Armory building.

  2. New entrances to Prospect Park are being built along Flatbush Ave. that will make it easier for Crown Heights residents to get to the Park

  3. Industrial areas near Atlantic Ave could be rezoned for residential use, which would allow new residential buildings to rise on these lots.

  4. The neighborhood boasts an array of cultural offerings at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Weeksville Heritage Center, Jewish Children’s Museum, and nearby Brooklyn Museum, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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