The Greenwood Heights neighborhood takes its name from nearby Greenwood Cemetery. The neighborhood is bounded by the Prospect Expressway to the north, Gowanus Canal to the west, Eighth Avenue to the east, and 39th Street to the south. The neighborhood has become a quiet, family friendly area with a mix of Hispanics, older Polish American and Italian American families, Chinese, African American, and middle class Brooklynites who have relocated from other higher-priced neighborhoods.
The history of Greenwood Heights is much more than its famed namesake cemetery. The area was once the site of a Revolutionary War battle - The Battle of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War - where only a fortunate fog saved George Washington's army. Battle Hill in the graveyard is the highest natural point in Brooklyn. The cemetery actually inspired the creation of both Prospect Park and Central Park. Founded in 1838, the impressive 478-acre cemeteryis so much more than its name suggests. The space doubles as a cemetery where some prominent New Yorkers like famed artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, were laid to rest in the National Historic Landmark.
The area has seen an influx of luxury condominium apartments since the rezoning in November 2005. The neighborhood was more of a residential area mainly made up of 1- and 2-family homes. Post-rezoning, while new development sites have occurred, there has been a new trend of home renovations, many of them "gut renovations" but others taking neglected c. 1900 wood-frame houses and restoring them to their historical look. Greenwood Heights' architectural mix of wood frame, vinyl sided and brick homes gives the area an eclectic look and feel, different from its neighbors Park Slope to the north and Sunset Park to the south.
Eateries like Giuseppina's and Toby's Public House that fire up brick-oven pizza on Sixth Avenue have led a recent charge of new dining spots into Greenwood Heights. Retail stores have been slow to follow; but nearby Park Slope services the area with shopping, restaurants and bars. The neighborhood is served by the 36th Street, 25th Street, and Prospect Avenue stations on the New York City Subway's BMT Fourth Avenue Line, served by the D, N, R, and W trains.
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![]() | $1,500,000 | Elegant and Spacious 2 Bedroom Condo 208 19th Street 2 208 19th St 4th Avenue Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1482176 EXCLUSIVE $1,500,000 2 BR 2 bath 1350 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,995,000 | South Park Slope New Development Modern Condo APT 1 327 20th St 1 6th avenue Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1611181 In Contract $1,995,000 3 BR 2.5 bath 1427 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,605,000 | PENTHOUSE South Park Slope New Development Modern Condo 327 20th St PH Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1611188 In Contract $1,605,000 1356 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,515,000 | South Park Slope New Development Modern Condo APT 2 327 20th St 2 6th ave Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1611183 $1,515,000 3 BR 2.5 bath 1356 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,505,000 | South Park Slope New Development Modern Condo APT 3 327 20th St 3 6th ave Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1611186 $1,505,000 3 BR 2.5 bath 1356 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,625,000 | Residence 3E is an expansive home with a generously sized living space, three comfortably proportioned bedrooms, and two and a half baths. 305 Twenty Third 3-E 305 23rd Street 6th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1818135 $1,625,000 3 BR 2.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $885,000 | TRIPLE MINT South Slope Greenwood Hghts two bed amp ; bath, pvt terraces DEEDED PKG EV FRIENDLY. 319 18th Street 4C 6th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1776660 $885,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,875,000 | Residence 2W is an expansive 1500Sf home with a generously sized living space, three comfortably proportioned bedrooms, and two and a half baths. 305 Twenty Third 2-W 305 23rd Street 6th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1818108 $1,875,000 3 BR 2.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $599,000 | This spacious 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment offers a great layout, generous closet space and beautiful hardwood floors. 243 McDonald Avenue 2-C Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1779758 $599,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $600,000 | Located only a block away from the soccer fields, swimming pool, and running paths of Brooklyn s iconic Sunset Park, this gorgeous two bedroom, one bath apartment underwent a full ... Sunset Court 2 4012 7th Avenue 40th Street Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1683412 $600,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $899,000 | 219 17th Street 5A is a two bedroom, two bathroom condo with views of the Verrazano Bridge to the south and Manhattan to the north. Rose Hall 5-A 219 17th Street 4th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1683437 $899,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $950,000 | If you're looking for lots of light and plenty of space this bright and airy 2 bed, 2 bath condo is for you ! 279 Prospect Avenue 2-A 5th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1821493 $950,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $875,000 | Welcome home to Apartment 3B at Rose Hall, an inviting 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with elevator, laundry room and incredible roof deck with views of the Statue of Liberty, ... Rose Hall 3-B 219 17th Street 4th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1763984 $875,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,225,000 | This 2 bed 2 bath Brooklyn beauty has it all ! Stanton on Sixth 2C 695 6th Avenue 21st Street Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1684872 $1,225,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $440,000 | Beautifully renovated spacious 1BR coop with great layout. Sunset Court 37 4002 7th Avenue 40th Street Park Slope South Brooklyn WebID# 1798556 $440,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $1,995,000 | Welcome home to this sprawling, 1818 sqft, three bed, two and a half bath apartment with private storage and a deeded parking spot, ideally situated just one flight up ! 379 Prospect Avenue 2A 7th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1809857 $1,995,000 3 BR 2.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $695,000 | This incredibly spacious two bedroom apartment in the coveted Windsor Terrace neighborhood offers a unique opportunity to live in a well maintained elevator building with a vibrant sense of community ... 243 McDonald Avenue 6-C Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1750795 $695,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $459,999 | Great opportunity to create your own space in this large one bedroom co op in Windsor Terrace. 221 McDonald Avenue 4-B Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1782538 $459,999 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $2,100,000 | Welcome to PHE and enjoy the best of indoor and outdoor living. 305 Twenty Third PH-E 305 23rd Street 6th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1818115 $2,100,000 3 BR 2.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $795,000 | OPEN HOUSES AND SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The Sutherland 3-C 315 20th Street 6th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn WebID# 1774085 $795,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $649,000 | Welcome to Windsor Terrace ! 243 McDonald Avenue 6-A Greenwood Avenue Kensington Brooklyn WebID# 1578182 $649,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
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