345 Montgomery St

Completed in 1928, this six-story pre‑war cooperative occupies a prominent Crown Heights block just south of Prospect Park. Originally constructed as a hotel, the building retains period Art Deco details — a grand carved-ceiling lobby, cast‑iron doors and decorative moldings — that frame a variety of one‑ and two‑bedroom apartment layouts. Units typically feature over nine‑foot ceilings, hardwood or parquet floors, generous closets and windowed kitchens; some residences have been thoughtfully renovated with modern kitchens, updated electrical and sound‑dampening windows while others retain original fixtures awaiting restoration. Shared facilities center on a landscaped interior courtyard and garden on the main floor, plus common laundry, bicycle storage and rentable private storage lockers. Building operations include an elevator, a live‑in superintendent and two porters who handle package and maintenance needs. Utilities such as heat, hot water and electricity are commonly included in maintenance fees for many apartments, and the co‑op is pet friendly. Street‑level entrances open to a foyer and corridor circulation typical of early 20th‑century urban hotels adapted to residential use. The location places residents within a short walk of Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza, with multiple subway lines (2/3/4/5/B/Q/S) nearby and a dense offering of neighborhood restaurants, markets and services along Franklin and Nostrand avenues. The building’s mix of preserved architectural character, practical amenities and proximity to green space defines its urban, park‑adjacent lifestyle.