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Bestowed with the good fortune of being near the 585 acres of Prospect Park, Crown Heights runs from Flatbush Avenue to the west, Atlantic Avenue to the north, Ralph Avenue to the east, and Empire Boulevard to the south; parts of this sprawling Brooklyn neighborhood border the Brooklyn Museum, the 52-acre Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. As one of New York City’s most architecturally significant historic neighborhoods, Crown Heights offers magnificent mansions, row houses, churches, and apartment buildings old and new, with more on the way. Just one part of the city’s eclectic Caribbean community, Crown Heights is also one of the city’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. Recent years have seen the arrival of dozens of dining, shopping, and cultural destinations on the diverse and vibrant neighborhood’s main streets, and with it, new rental developments. Below, explore a few of the neighborhood’s best new rental buildings.
Some of the properties featured here are part of paid partnerships, which help support our editorial work. All buildings are selected and independently reviewed by the 6sqft team.
Designed by ODA Architecture, The Arcadian at 975 Nostrand Avenue puts residents at the border of southern Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are just a few blocks west.
The LEED-certified building contains 328 apartments from studios to two-bedrooms, with central heating and cooling, in-unit laundry, and oversized windows that filter light through built-in solar shades. Notable design details include hardwood floors, kitchens with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, and tiled baths.
Amenities at the pet-friendly building include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a game room, a karaoke room, a maker’s space/art studio, a library, a lounge, a children’s playroom, a dog run, a central courtyard, and a rooftop terrace with grills. Residents also get a 111-space below-grade parking garage in addition to private storage and bike storage. The Sterling Street 2/5 subway stop is one block away.
Current availabilities at The Arcadian start at $2,708/month for a studio and go up to $7,091/month for a three-bedroom unit. See all available apartments here.
The Gregory at 991 St. John’s Place sits within the St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church complex, designed by Frank J. Helmle and Harvey Wiley Corbett in the 1920s. GEMA Capital Partners and PKSB Architects oversaw the conversion of the historic schoolhouse into a multi-family rental building offering studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The seven-story building offers 40 unique homes with oversized historic replica windows and soaring ceiling heights ranging from 9 to 13 feet.
The architects preserved the building’s original facade and architectural detailing during the restoration of the building’s structure. Residences feature dishwashers, energy-efficient appliances, and air conditioning; some units include patios or balconies.
Amenities at the pet-friendly building include a shared laundry room, a gym, multiple garden spaces, and a rooftop terrace. Residents also get assigned package lockers and bike storage lockers. Nearby subway options include the 2, 3, and 5 trains.
Currently available units at The Gregory range from $3,195/month for a studio to $4,100/month for a one-bedroom.
Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, Mason Gray is a seven-story brick rental building at 959 Sterling Place offering 158 apartments. Landmarked as part of the Crown Heights Historic District, the property is unique in that it is also home to a 19th-century Romanesque Revival complex currently occupied by the Hebron Seventh Day Adventist Church and School.
Morris Adjmi designed Mason Gray to stand out while being integrated into its historic surroundings. Two seven-story volumes containing the apartments are connected by a shared lobby that frames the church. The building’s brick facade features intricate patterns that create dimension.
Within are studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, all of which feature open and airy layouts, high-end appliances, and multiple exposures. Many offer private outdoor spaces. Design details include custom kitchen cabinetry, Blomberg appliances, mosaic-tiled baths, central heating and air conditioning, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities include a doorman and live-in super, a fitness center, coworking spaces, a cinema room, a landscaped courtyard, and on-site parking, all near Brower Park and the 3 train.
Availabilities at the building range from a $2,871/month studio to a $4,659/month two-bedroom. See all available apartments here.
Loden
54 Crown Street
Inspired by the neighboring Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, the 17-story Loden is a luxury rental building with an emphasis on its connection with the surrounding nature. Oversized windows invite natural light; a verdant garden lounge, courtyard, and roof terrace facilitate outdoor living.
Designed by Hill West Architects with interiors by Whitehall and Markzeff Design, Loden offers studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Units feature tranquil color palettes, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, European-style kitchen cabinetry, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities include a fitness center and yoga room, a private dining room, a pet spa, bike storage, a smart package room, a co-working space, a playroom, and a 24/7 concierge. A rooftop deck offers treetop views framed by the Manhattan skyline.
Loden is just half a block from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and a short walk to Prospect Park, near the Brooklyn Museum, the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, Medgar Evers College, and several subway lines, as well as the restaurants and bars on Franklin Avenue.
Current availabilities range from $3,425/month for a studio to $6,135 for a two-bedroom. See all availabilities at Loden here.
The Arch
1101 President Street
As part of the redeveloped Bedford Union Armory complex in Crown Heights at 1101 President Street, The Arch rises 16 stories, with 355 rental units within. The former military complex was designed in 1903 for use by the U.S. Army’s Cavalry Troop C. Redeveloped by BFC Partners and designed by Marvel, The Arch is now part of the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center, a new 60,000-square-foot community center within the restored former armory building. The center includes an indoor swimming pool, three basketball courts, a soccer field, dance studios, and facilities for local nonprofits.
The residential section of the project includes 415 units in two buildings on President Street, both designed by Marvel. Apartments feature modern hardware accents, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, and private balconies in select apartments.
Amenities include a rooftop deck, a business center with private conference rooms, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor fitness centers, a lounge, an outdoor kitchen with grilling stations, storage, and on-site parking for an extra cost.
Current availabilities range from $2,995/month for a one-bedroom to $6,500/month for a 970-square-foot three-bedroom with a private wrap-around terrace. See all availabilities at The Arch here.
ODA Architects designed this eight-story, 133,582-square-foot rental project using the firm’s signature glass-clad aesthetic on the vibrant corner of Dean Street and Franklin Avenue. The Dean offers condominium-style rentals with amenities to match, plus easy access to transportation and neighborhood nightlife, recreation, and shopping spots.
The building’s design includes a unique angular courtyard, asymmetrical balcony spacing, and a stepped wooden lobby staircase. In the industrial-chic lobby, you’ll find a spacious lounge with exposed woodwork. A second-floor lounge area features a planted terrace with picnic areas and a year-round greenhouse.
The building’s 120 apartments range from studios to penthouses; floor-to-ceiling windows offer impressive city views. Additional highlights include recessed lighting, walk-in closets, and wine racks. Bathrooms have stone-clad tubs and rainfall shower heads.
Amenities include a doorman, garage parking, a fully-furnished roof deck with a commercial kitchen and space for private events, a theater room, a business lounge, laundry facilities on each floor, and a refrigerated package room. A state-of-the-art gym includes a yoga room. For public transportation, there’s easy access to the A/C/S trains for an easy commute into Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn.
Current availabilities include a two-bedroom unit for $4,236/month.
Located between Grand and Classon Avenues, the nine-story Pacific House at 1010 Pacific Street offers 175 apartments ranging from studios to two-bedrooms. Developed by the NY Building Associates Inc., and designed by J. Frankl Associates and StudiosC, the building’s warm brick facade integrates well with the neighborhood’s row houses.
Apartments offer open-concept layouts, oak floors, energy-efficient appliances, and air conditioning. Modern kitchens and baths feature matte black fixtures and fittings. Kitchens have
polished Silestone countertops with honed mosaic stone backsplashes and dining islands. Some units have private outdoor terraces.
Amenities include a double-height lobby, a fitness center, a co-working space with a cafe, a library bridge with reading nooks, a kids’ playroom, a media room with a bar, and a pet spa. The expansive rooftop has landscaped walking paths, lounge seating, a play area, grills, and an outdoor firepit. The building also has a private garage with assigned spaces and electric vehicle charging stations. Nearby public transit options are many, including S, A, C, 2, 3, 4, and 5 subway lines.
Current availabilities range from $3,410/month for a one-bedroom to $4,950/month for a two-bedroom.
Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, is considered to be the world’s first parkway. The historic boulevard was constructed in the 1860s to connect Prospect Park with surrounding neighborhoods and beyond. 409 Eastern Parkway sits just one block from bustling Franklin Avenue and two blocks from the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park.
The building’s 186 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes feature an open-floor layout with wide-plank oak flooring and in-unit washer/dryers. Kitchens have Caesarstone countertops and stainless steel appliances; marble bathrooms have Kohler fixtures and soaking tubs.
The building offers a part-time doorman and virtual concierge, and a package room. Three floors of amenities include a fitness center, pet spa, game room with a wet bar, children’s playroom, co-working spaces, a landscaped roof with bocce ball courts, a central landscaped courtyard, a residents’ lounge with a screening area, kitchenette and central fireplace, and a library.
Current availabilities include a one-bedroom for $3,800/month and a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom with a terrace and city views for $6,695/month. See all availabilities at 409 Eastern Parkway here.
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