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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Prospect Heights

21 Butler Pl Apt 2D, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$550,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $550,000. Built in 1915.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

21 BUTLER PLACE, 2D offers a wonderful place to call home! Come Home to this Charming, Pre-War, 1 Bedroom on one of the Most Peaceful and Delightful Streets in Prospect Heights! Ideally situated just steps from Prospect Park and express trains, and at the crossroads of Prospect Heights and Park Slope!! The apartment welcomes you with a gracious entry foyer, complete with a coat closet and room for shoes and accessories. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable living, the apartment features an open living and kitchen area. The eat-in kitchen is designed for both comfort and efficiency, featuring a new refrigerator, ample cabinetry and generous countertop space. The living room offers oversized windows and an inviting layout. Tucked away at the back of the apartment, the serene king-sized bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with a generous closet and abundant space for furnishings. With four full walls of usable space, the room provides flexibility for arranging a bed, dressers, desk, and additional furniture to suit your needs. A pretty, oversized windowed bathroom provides a peaceful retreat, accented by charming penny tile flooring. Nine-foot ceilings, rich chocolate-brown, engineered wood flooring, and newly installed windows throughout the apartment create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The grand lobby at 21 Butler Place beautifully reflects the building's pre-war character, with gorgeous marble walls, intricate ceiling moldings, inlaid tile flooring, and an extraordinary, mirrored mantelpiece. Residents also enjoy a PEACEFUL COMMON ROOF DECK with stunning skyline views-a true oasis in the city! Laundry and bike storage are located in the basement, with additional storage available for rent. This well-maintained co-op building is professionally-managed, and features a part-time superintendent. Residents enjoy the convenience of a ButterflyMX virtual doorman, providing secure, easy entry and seamless package deliveries. Immediate subletting is permitted, and the building is pet-friendly! The location puts some of Brooklyn's best attractions right at your fingertips! Enjoy easy access to Prospect Park, the beloved Grand Army Plaza Farmers' Market, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum, and the Park Slope Food Coop. An excellent selection of restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and gyms can be found throughout Prospect Heights and nearby Park Slope. Transportation is equally convenient, with the 2/3/4 trains at Grand Army Plaza and the B/Q trains at 7th Avenue, offering a quick commute to Manhattan. Multiple Citi Bike stations are also just moments away. Please reach out to schedule your viewing!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 409 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1915, 23 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $550,000, 27% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Prospect Heights.

Median here
$750,000
13 listings, last 90 days

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More about Prospect Heights

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Grand Army Plaza2 3 43 min walk
  • 7 AvB Q6 min walk
  • Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum2 3 48 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

23 units · 4 floors · built 1915

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

21 Butler Place · BBL 3-01170-0037 · built 1915 · 23 units

Roofy building score 33/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
40 (A 2 · B 37 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$952,500 on Jun 15, 2026

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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