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285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, New York 11225, United States|Crown Heights
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- Covered parking
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Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 285 Empire Boulevard, Crown Heights
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Seven Rooms |
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About 285 Empire Boulevard
Property Status: Active Welcome to 285 Empire Blvd, a charming single-family townhouse on the border between Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. This exquisite property spans 1,466 square feet (not including the finished basement) and offers a thoughtful layout with two spacious bedrooms, a third room perfect for a home office, two elegantly renovated bathrooms, and a total of seven rooms, ideal for contemporary living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen includes high-end appliances and radiant heat floors, and leads to a formal dining room with a door to your private backyard. The sunny, south-facing living room features bay windows to let in the springtime sunshine. There's a half bath on this level, finished with designer ceramic tiles. Upstairs you'll find two big bedrooms separated by a home office, as well as a full bath, also with radiant heat flooring. The finished English basement makes an ideal recreation space, home office, or guest suite (or all three - it's certainly big enough!). There's a full bath on this level, along with a kitchenette. You're so close to all of Central Brooklyn's greatest attractions, including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, and, of course, Prospect Park, with easy access to the 2/5 and B/Q/S trains. Notable nearby restaurants like Agi's Counter, The Bobbed Bandit, Trove, and Camillo ensure you'll never want for places for weekend brunch or a night out - or how about an Italian breakfast or aperitivo at Bomberino? Whether you're seeking a cozy retreat or a vibrant living space, 285 Empire Blvd offers the ideal setting. Don t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful townhouse your new home. Copyright © 2025 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 285 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1466 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Crown Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11225 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Crown Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 285 Empire Boulevard cost about 46% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Crown Heights
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,605 |
| January 2024 | $4,511 |
| February 2024 | $4,660 |
| March 2024 | $4,713 |
| April 2024 | $5,016 |
| May 2024 | $4,696 |
| June 2024 | $4,736 |
| July 2024 | $4,935 |
| August 2024 | $5,209 |
| September 2024 | $5,381 |
| October 2024 | $5,594 |
| November 2024 | $5,467 |
| December 2024 | $5,162 |
| January 2025 | $5,322 |
| February 2025 | $5,498 |
| March 2025 | $5,620 |
| April 2025 | $5,896 |
| May 2025 | $5,539 |
| June 2025 | $5,537 |
| July 2025 | $5,073 |
| August 2025 | $5,248 |
| September 2025 | $5,375 |
| October 2025 | $5,195 |
| November 2025 | $5,090 |
| December 2025 | $5,070 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,246 |
| January 2024 | $3,250 |
| February 2024 | $3,117 |
| March 2024 | $3,332 |
| April 2024 | $3,706 |
| May 2024 | $3,957 |
| June 2024 | $3,771 |
| July 2024 | $3,528 |
| August 2024 | $3,470 |
| September 2024 | $3,487 |
| October 2024 | $3,564 |
| November 2024 | $4,158 |
| December 2024 | $4,198 |
| January 2025 | $3,957 |
| February 2025 | $3,920 |
| March 2025 | $3,330 |
| April 2025 | $3,225 |
| May 2025 | $3,470 |
| June 2025 | $3,699 |
| July 2025 | $3,973 |
| August 2025 | $4,435 |
| September 2025 | $4,265 |
| October 2025 | $4,257 |
| November 2025 | $4,395 |
| December 2025 | $4,100 |
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Can I afford to live at 285 Empire Boulevard?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 years ago | $4,500 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 285 Empire Boulevard
P.S. 91 - The Albany Avenue School
532 albany ave
brooklyn, NY, 11203
PK, K-5Public
C+
P.S. 770 - New American Academy
60 e 94th st
brooklyn, NY, 11212
PK, K-5Public
B
M.S. 394
188 rochester ave
brooklyn, NY, 11213
PK, K-8Public
C
Brooklyn Brownstone School
272 macdonough st
brooklyn, NY, 11233
PK, K-5Public
B
P.S. 156 - Waverly
104 sutter ave
brooklyn, NY, 11212
PK, K-5Public
C
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Neighborhood
Crown Heights | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Brooklyn near 285 Empire Boulevard
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
2/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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