Brooklyn’s northwest borough, Prospect Heights, contains the area. The historic boundaries are Flatbush Avenue west, Atlantic Avenue north, Eastern Parkway south, and Washington Avenue east (starting at Grand Army Plaza). As part of the Pacific Park (formerly Atlantic Yards) project, Vanderbilt Rail Yards were erected over in Prospect Heights’ northern half. At Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues, on Pacific Park’s northernmost corner, stands the Barclays Center, NBA basketball team’s home court.
When compared to other Brooklyn neighborhoods, Prospect Heights is a modest one recognized for its cultural diversity and tree-lined avenues. As indicated by an eclectic mix of historic brownstones from the 1890s, newly constructed luxury condos, and structures undergoing rehabilitation in the last two decades, Prospect Heights has undergone rapid demographic change. 77th Precinct of the New York City Police Department is responsible for patrolling the area.
During the first half of the 20th century, Prospect Heights was home to a wide range of ethnic groups, from Italians and Irish to Jews and Germans. A unique blend of black and white heritage is now widely acknowledged. From Crown Heights to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights, the West Indian Day Procession, New York City’s largest annual parade, goes every year. Over the past 30 years, the neighborhood has seen an inflow of new residents, mainly young and white, as a result of decreasing real estate prices.