There’s a litany of reasons you may want to buy in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, one of StreetEasy’s 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2025. This charismatic neighborhood to the east of Prospect Park offers great access to green space, restaurants, and transportation at prices much lower than other nabes surrounding the park. Plus, there’s a decent amount of new developments going up, like 256 Winthrop St. #4A. Our Deal of the Week is a 1-bedroom condo with in-unit laundry, a balcony, and rare features such as a garbage disposal and heated floors in the bathroom.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $599,000
The median asking price for a home in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was $1.4 million this February, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced below the median asking price for the neighborhood, as well as that of greater Brooklyn, which was $1.1 million this February.
Buyers who put down the 20% minimum down payment of $119,800 can expect to see monthly payments of $3,876. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,161, common charges of $306, and taxes of $409.
Why You’ll Love It…
This unit is situated on the top floor of a 2021-built condo building, so you won’t have to worry about any noisy upstairs neighbors — well, aside from the common rooftop deck above you. The whole apartment is drenched in light thanks to the oversized window in the bedroom and huge sliding glass door in the living room that leads out onto a balcony. This private balcony is the perfect size for a couple of seats, making it an ideal spot for morning coffee or catch-ups with friends. When you want some more privacy, just draw the custom-made shades that are built into the window and door.
Back inside, you’ll find 10-foot ceilings and French oak hardwood floors, offering a modern and spacious feel. The corner kitchen, open to the entryway and living area, provides everything you need to cook a great meal and clean up afterward, including a dishwasher. The quartz countertops and dual-tone cabinetry are perfectly modern, and a mounted microwave and garbage disposal — a rare amenity in New York City! — provide even more convenience.
The bathroom houses the holy grail of NYC living: an in-unit washer/dryer. Additionally, this room has heated floors and a walk-in shower with glass doors, making it a perfect at-home oasis. To top it all off, the unit has mini-split A/C and heating, recessed lighting, and smart home technology.
Transportation is simple with the 2 and 5 trains fewer than 500 feet away, and the B and Q about a half mile down the road. But staying in the neighborhood has its perks, such as the great cafes, bars, and restaurants on nearby Nostrand Avenue, like DjonDjon and Allan’s Bakery. And when you want some time in nature, you can head just three blocks west to Prospect Park!
…And Why You Might Not
Unfortunately, this building doesn’t have an elevator, so its top-floor location won’t work for everyone. Plus, there are no closets apart from one in the bedroom and one in the hallway that houses the water heater. But with this price and so many great amenities, this condo is definitely worth checking out!
Check out the listing at 256 Winthrop St. #4A, listed by Sylvia Dimova of SERHANT.
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