Prospect Lefferts Garden, located off the southeast section of Prospect Park, is a beautiful residential neighborhood with gorgeous brownstones and great views of the park. The diverse population brings life and great food to this neighborhood.
Once part of the Town of Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Garden was home to the Lefferts Estate, the home of the Lefferts family. In 1893, the Lefferts sold their property so the city could build homes for it’s growing population. The town was incorporated into Brooklyn in 1894 and again into New York City in 1898.
A building frenzy occurred between 1900 and the 1960’s. The beautiful homes made the area very popular with wealthy families and immigrants alike. It became popular again in the early 2000’s due to the unique architecture and the creation of several historic districts. Today, Prospect Lefferts Garden is a peaceful community that’s still sought out by a variety of people.
Prospect Lefferts Garden is mostly brownstone row houses and mid rise apartment complexes. High rises are few and far between here. That said, taller brownstones and apartment complexes can be found near Prospect Park.
Prospect Lefferts Garden is a peaceful community. Families here are friendly and enjoy eating at one of the many great restaurants after going to the park. While there aren’t as many entertainment options in this neighborhood, it provides easy access to other parts of Brooklyn.
Young professionals are starting to slowly move to this area, but the population is still largely families and older residents seeking a quiet neighborhood to retire. This means the area doesn’t have much in the way of a nightlife, and that’s how the residents like it.
This area is very safe with very little crime. It has easy access to many schools, hospitals, and activities. The families that live here will tell you that the homes are spacious and the lack of nightlife means that families can enjoy peace and quiet.
The New York City subway system provides access to the neighborhood via the B, Q, 2, and 5 trains.
Biking is pretty popular in this neighborhood due to its proximity to Prospect Park. The streets are also wide, bike lanes are plentiful, and Citi Bike docking stations can be used for your convenience.
Driving is popular in this neighborhood as well. The streets are wide and parking is easy here.
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| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,750 | $5.22 |
| 1 BR | $2,795 | N/A |
| 2 BR | $3,500 | $3.95 |
| 3 BR | $3,999 | $3.33 |
| 4+ BR | $4,600 | $3.65 |
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located within 11225. This area currently has 60,323 residents in 23,481 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 34.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 25.08% have graduated from high school, 19.26% have a bachelor's degree, and 14.19% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 60.2% and the median income in this zipcode is $48,597.
At least 85.62% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 42 minutes.
Geographically, 11225 is a part of Kings County, New York. This county is currently home to 2,606,852 residents, or 938,803 households with a median income of $50,640. Kings County, New York residents have a median age of 35 and 70.55% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, Kings County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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