Pulse Real Estate: Al Capone’s childhood home hits the market, Longview leasing launches, Gowanus Wharf expansion secures funding

This week's Top Rental Listings around the neighborhood (Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace, Gowanus)

May 09, 2025

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Whether you’re planning your open house weekend, or just want to keep a pulse on the local real estate market, we’ve got you covered! This week’s rental listings are focused on 2-3 bedroom apartments.

Top Real Estate News

Here’s a quick roundup on real estate news happening around this part of Brooklyn:

Leasing has officially launched at Longview, a new 17-story building at 380 4th Avenue that brings 197 residences - including 50 affordable units - 30,000 square feet of amenities and 14,000 square feet of retail space to the Park Slope-Gowanus corridor. Designed to reflect the character of both neighborhoods, Longview offers open-concept layouts, rooftop terraces, co-working lounges, and sweeping skyline views. Move-ins begin this May. Apply now at longviewbk.com.

“Charney Companies and Tavros today announced significant funding for 175 Third Street, the planned fourth building in their jointly developed campus Gowanus Wharf. Once completed, 175 Third Street will be the largest building in Gowanus, with approximately 1 million square feet and 1,000 residences. Upon completion of the project, Charney and Tavros will have developed and will own over 2 million square feet and 2,200 residences in Gowanus, making them the largest owner in the neighborhood.
Two acquisition/pre-development loans totaling $145 million have been secured.” [PR Newswire]
“Just steps from her beloved carousel, a corner of Dumbo now bears the name of Jane Walentas, the woman who helped transform the once-gritty Brooklyn waterfront into the cultural hub it is today.” [Brownstoner]

(Photo: Paul Frangipane via Brownstoner)

According to a WSJ article, Gen Z renters are prioritizing lifestyle, community, and amenities - even at a premium. [Wall Street Journal]

Stoop of the Week

Al Capone’s Childhood Home Lists for $6.25M in Park Slope

“This newly constructed Park Slope townhouse offers five expansive levels of refined living, featuring sunlit interiors, multiple private terraces and luxurious finishes throughout. Designed for both grand entertaining and private retreat, it includes a dramatic great room, chef’s kitchen, spa-inspired primary suite and a top-floor solarium with sweeping views.”

(Photo from StreetEasy)

PROPERTY DETAILS

38 Garfield Place

6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 3 Half Bathrooms

[View listing here]

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This Week’s Must-See Property Rentals

Whether you’re planning your open house weekend, or just want to keep a pulse on (or take a peek at) what the real estate market looks like, here are our real estate listings for this week focusing on property rentals with 2-3 bedrooms.

I use StreetEasy as the listing source to recommend properties that I would live in myself, and have searched within the boundaries of Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods (Gowanus, Windsor Terrace, Prospect Heights). All prices are per month, and only listings in the last 7 days are shown - except where there are price drops. All sales jargon has been magically removed ✨