Bright and beautiful 1BR on 8th St and 7th Ave in Park Slope. Located in an immaculately maintained building steps from F/G subway service and two blocks from Prospect Park. This second floor walk-up was recently renovated and features hardwood floors, 12ft ceilings, ceiling fan, and abundant natural light in every room. Large eat-in kitchen provides plenty of storage and room for a table. Queen size bedroom offers dual closets and overhead storage. There is also a coat closet near the entry. Also nearby are Methodist Hospital and 7th Avenue's many shops and restaurants. Heat and hot water included in the rent. Cat only. Sorry, no dogs.
On the west side of Prospect Park, wedged between Prospect Heights and Gowanus, lies Park Slope, the chill neighborhood beloved by young professionals and artists. This quiet neighborhood is full of fun bars, restaurants, and unique stores, all of which make living here a lot of fun.
Park Slope started out its life as many New York neighborhoods did: as farmland. However, this farmland would soon see trouble, as it was where the majority of The Battle of Long Island was fought during the American Revolution. After the war, Park Slope would remain farmland until roughly 1839, when the Brooklyn grid system was drawn up. Farmers sold their land to the new city of Brooklyn and row houses were soon built.
Park Slope was slow to develop since the area was hard to get to in the 1800's. The neighborhood itself didn't see much construction until the 1840's and 50's. However, Prospect Park was soon in development in the 1860's and 70's, leading to an…
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