345 Montgomery St

The Dearborn is a six-story prewar cooperative in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, originally built in 1928 as a hotel and later converted to residences. The 59-unit building offers mostly one- and two-bedroom layouts with high ceilings, original parquet hardwood floors, and period details such as carved lobby ceilings and decorative cast-iron doors that reflect its 1920s craftsmanship. Common interior features include generous foyers, formal dining or eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets in some units, recessed lighting updates, and in-unit washer/dryer hookups where configured. Building services and shared spaces include an elevator, on-site live-in superintendent plus two porters, a laundry room, rentable bike and private storage, and a landscaped courtyard and garden for resident use. Exterior touches consist of private outdoor spaces under 60 sq ft for certain units and a retained historic façade that complements the neighborhood fabric. Practical ownership perks often cited in listings are low maintenance fees that commonly include utilities such as heat, hot water and electricity, and a liberal subletting policy after a short ownership period. Located three blocks from Prospect Park and close to the Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Garden, the property sits between several subway options (2/3/4/5 and B/Q lines) and neighborhood amenities on Franklin and nearby commercial corridors. Pet-friendly policies apply subject to board approval.