1655 Flatbush Ave

The Philip Howard is a 20-story, full-service co‑op tower built in 1964 in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Its midcentury high‑rise form contains one- to three-bedroom layouts plus studios and junior‑4 plans; many residences feature high ceilings, large windows, designated dining areas, and balconies or terraces. Interiors in typical units offer eat‑in or galley kitchens, separate dining rooms or breakfast bars, walk‑in closets, soaking tubs, and flexible den/office alcoves. Shared facilities are extensive: a staffed 24‑hour doorman desk, live‑in superintendent and porters, on‑site management and valet, laundry rooms, mail/package room, storage, and a wait‑list parking garage. Outdoors the property provides a private garden and courtyard, building balconies, and an on‑site Olympic‑sized swimming pool with lifeguards and locker rooms; there is also a children’s pool and playground area. The building historically enforces a no‑pet policy and has coop board application requirements with limited subletting. Located at the Flatbush/Nostrand commercial junction, the Philip Howard sits steps from major retail (Target, HomeGoods, Aldi), restaurants, and transit (2/5 trains, multiple bus lines) and is adjacent to Brooklyn College and cultural venues, blending commuter convenience with neighborhood retail and campus activity.