YOUR DESTINATION
Welcome to Park Slope
101 8th Avenue
Apartment 10
Brooklyn, New York
Make yourself
at home.
Congratulations, you've made it. Daniel and Kevin love you enough to share their home with you. It is precious to us and we don't let just anyone stay here. You have entered the upper echelon.
Let’s get you settled
01 / A SMOOTH ARRIVAL
Getting here
01 Transit
Grand Army Plaza
About a 5-minute walk
2 34 Late nights
7th Avenue
About an 8-minute walk
B Q
02 Getting in and out
If we haven't already texted you, ask us directly for entry codes and key location.
We're apartment number 10 on the third floor.
⚠️ Warning: The door to our apartment is a diva. You need to use both hands and turn the key to the left while using the doorknob to physically pull the door towards you and turn the knob right.
When you are leaving, it is the inverse, physically push on the door with the doorknob while you turn it. Put some bodyweight into it.
you're twisting your hands different directions, it feels wrong, but it is right.
03 Parking
lol, we don't own a car - you're on your own.
02 / SETTLE RIGHT IN
At home
FIRST THINGS FIRST
You’re connected.
NETWORKVerizon_Z9XDX9
PASSWORDferret9-lab-dew.
Yes, we know we can change the network name, it's just so daunting - you know?
Kitchen
Feel free to use whatever you need. The extra tap on the sink is for filtered water. There is a dishwasher that looks like a cabinet to the right of the sink.
Trash is the furthest left cabinet on the island. Metal and plastic go in the blue recycling bin, broken down paper goes on the shelf, and all other trash goes in the garbage bin. We have compost bins in the freezer.
If you need to take out the trash, garbage, recycling, and compost bins are outside along the building’s President Street façade. Please break down cardboard boxes.
Stay Comfortable
There are three mini split HVAC units in the apartment, one in the living room and one in each bedroom. The remote for the Living Room unit is on the wall in the kitchen.
They are not connected so you can set them each to different temperatures, feel free to use them, just please remember to turn them off when you head out.
TV
You can use the Apple TV remote to control the TV. We generally use Daniel's profile for everything since he loves sports and subscribes to all the services.
Alcohol
We have a ton of alcohol in the left most cabinets of the dining "room", feel free to drink whatever you want.
Laundry
We do have a washer and dryer if you need it. The washer uses pre-installed non-scented detergent bottles called "Twindos".
You'll see the word "Twindos" automatically illuminated with an option to choose between Color or Whites, or you can just press Twindos to disable it and use your own detergent.
Fireplace
While the fireplace does indeed work, we ask that you please not use it if we're not home with you.
The couch
The couch is mohair and any liquid, including water, can cause blemishes. Please be very careful with drinks. It is far more delicate than we'd like, but it is comfy and it does look nice...
Need a hand? Useful supplies
Useful supplies: First aid kits and over-the-counter meds live in the powder room cabinets - feel free to rummage.
Extra towels and linens are in the linen closet in the Living Room (adjacent to the TV).
03 / A LITTLE HISTORY
The Building
Read the original clipping
Welcome to Weber House.
Before it was our home, this was one very grand family residence. Built in 1909, Weber House carries the grandeur of old Park Slope into the early twentieth century: a neo-Georgian mansion designed by Daus & Otto, with a symmetrical brick-and-limestone façade and a stone balustrade along the roof.
- 1909
A brewer’s mansion
The house was built for John W. Weber, president and part-owner of the William Ulmer Brewery, one of Brooklyn’s largest breweries. The newspaper clipping describes a music room, a library, and an electric elevator—a rather different version of apartment living.
- 1944
The Unity Club years
The mansion became home to the Unity Club, a Jewish men’s organization devoted to social life, philanthropy, and community. The club remained here into the 1970s.
- 1979–81
A new chapter as a co-op
After the club’s departure, developers bought the building in 1979 and converted it into co-op apartments. Today, the building is home to 10 co-op apartments, with many of the mansion’s details preserved.
More history: Brownstoner · Unity Club archives
04 / AROUND THE CORNER
Out & about
THE MORNING STOP
The Bagel Pub
Stop by for bagels and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. Honestly, their coffee is kind of meh but the bagels are very good.
Bagels & coffeeSOMETHING DELICIOUS
Cafe Mado
On the pricey side, but a lovely spot for a special meal. Their seasonal menu makes the most of farmers’ market produce and ingredients sourced with their own forager. Expect creative, vegetable-forward dishes that change with the season.
Seasonal dining · A bit of a splurgeA BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Prospect Park
We live literally a block from one of New York City's best parks, grab our picnic blanket from the coat closet and some snacks and go lay out on the Long Meadow.
One block away · Outside timePICK YOUR KIND OF DAY
The rest of our neighborhood
Walks are approximate estimates from our apartment, not measured routes. Tap Walking directions for a route and current estimate. Park time is to the entrance.
38 places
- Worth a Stop
Un Posto Italiano
5–8 min walk206 Garfield Place
Italian coffee, pastries, fresh pasta, and pantry staples. Stop in for an espresso or pick up something to cook at home.
- Worth a Stop
Cafe Regular
6–10 min walk158A Berkeley Place
A cozy neighborhood coffee stop.
- Worth a Stop
Cafe Mado
15–20 min walk791 Washington Avenue
Our current favorite. On the pricey side, with a seasonal menu built around market produce and ingredients sourced with a forager.
- Worth a Stop
Radio Bakery
12–18 min walk186 Underhill Avenue
Famously always has a long line. Get there early, or be prepared to wait—sometimes up to 20 minutes. It is trendy but unfortunately very good and worth trying.
- Worth a Stop
Vato
12–16 min walk226 7th Avenue
Northern Mexican-style breakfast burritos made with flour tortillas, from the team behind Corima. They have really incredible pastries, too!
- Worth a Stop
Mariscos El Submarino
12–16 min walk226 7th Avenue
Mexican seafood, aguachiles, tostadas, and tacos. It looks very unassuming on the outside but it is INCREDIBLE.
- Worth a Stop
Gold Star Beer Counter
15–20 min walk176 Underhill Avenue
Craft beer to stay or take away, plus sandwiches and snacks. Check sandwich service before heading over for lunch.
- Worth a Stop
Winner
20–25 min walk367 7th Avenue
Acclaimed bread, pastries, and coffee. It's good but a bit far, i'd stop by on the way home from a walk in the park as a little treat.
- Worth a Stop
Sofreh
15–20 min walk75 Saint Marks Avenue
Persian cooking in a bright dining room: a lovely choice for a sit-down dinner. Plan ahead for a reservation.
- Worth a Stop
Prospect Park
3–5 min walkProspect Park West and Union Street
We live literally a block from one of New York City's best parks, grab our picnic blanket from the coat closet and some snacks and go lay out on the Long Meadow.
- Worth a Stop
Grand Army Plaza Farmers’ Market
5–8 min walkGrand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Only on Saturdays. Pick up seasonal produce and something for a picnic at the Greenmarket by the park.
- Worth a Stop
Brooklyn Museum
15–20 min walk200 Eastern Parkway
Art, rotating exhibitions, and an easy afternoon out near the park. Check what’s on before you go.
- Worth a Stop
Leland Eating and Drinking House
20–25 min walk755 Dean Street
A neighborhood dining room for dinner, seasonal plates, and weekend brunch.
Bagel Pub
5–8 min walk57 7th Avenue
Stop by for bagels and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. Honestly, their coffee is kind of meh but the bagels are very good.
La Taq
5–8 min walk70 7th Avenue
California-style tacos, burritos, and quesadillas for an easy takeout meal.
One More Charm
12–17 min walk236 7th Avenue
Pretty reliable and quick Thai option. We usually do takeout.
Nitehawk Cinema
25–30 min walk188 Prospect Park West
Dinner and a movie in one place, with food and drinks served at your seat.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
25–30 min walkBrooklyn Botanic Garden, 455 Flatbush Avenue
A slower afternoon among gardens and seasonal blooms. The Eastern Parkway entrance is currently closed; use an open entrance.
Haenyeo
12–17 min walk239 5th Avenue
Korean cooking with a focus on comforting dishes and seafood. A neighborhood option for a sit-down dinner.
Terre
18–23 min walk341 5th Avenue
Homemade pasta and natural Italian wine. Settle in for a pasta-focused dinner.
Al Di La
12–17 min walk248 5th Avenue
A long-running Italian trattoria for a sit-down meal, pasta, and a glass of wine.
Blueprint
10–15 min walk196 5th Avenue
Cocktail bar with a warm environment and great drinks.
Ghenet
15–20 min walk348 Douglass Street
Ethiopian dishes served with injera, with meat and vegetable options for sharing. Dine in or take it home.
Pasta Night
15–20 min walk575 Vanderbilt Avenue
Handmade pasta, martinis, and Italian-American comfort food. Dine in or pick up dinner.
Alta Calidad
17–22 min walk552 Vanderbilt Avenue
Creative Mexican cooking, tacos, and margaritas.
Oita Sushi
3–5 min walk833 Union Street
A nearby Japanese spot for sushi and a sit-down dinner.
Banhmigos
5–8 min walk178 Lincoln Place
Pretty fast, decent bánh mì — good for a quick bite.
Key Food
5–8 min walk130 7th Avenue
Most convenient grocery store. Head here for everyday groceries and anything you forgot to pack.
Eastern District
12–17 min walk90 5th Avenue
Cheese, beer, sandwiches, and pantry treats. A useful stop for putting together a picnic.
Electric Beets
7–10 min walk158 7th Avenue
Plant-based prepared food for a quick, easy meal to take home or to the park.
Prospect Park Zoo
20–25 min walkProspect Park Zoo Prospect Park Entrance
Cute but small. A manageable animal-filled outing in the park; use the entrance inside Prospect Park.
Good Judy
28–35 min walk563 5th Avenue
A neighborhood queer bar with drag shows, karaoke, and a welcoming crowd.
Associated Grocery Basement
Ask us;)
Grand Canyon Diner
8–12 min walk179 7th Avenue
Classic diner with a huge menu. A useful option when everyone wants something different.
Sawa
12–17 min walk75 5th Avenue
Lebanese cooking made for sharing, with mezze and a welcoming dining room.
Masalawala & Sons
20–25 min walk365 5th Avenue
Indian cooking with Bengali dishes, from fish and prawns to richly spiced mains. A good option for a sit-down dinner.
Impasto
5–8 min walk200 Garfield Place
Pizza for an easy lunch or takeout dinner.
Heap's Ice Cream
8–12 min walk171 7th Avenue
A neighborhood ice cream stop for classic flavors and more adventurous scoops.
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05 / UNTIL NEXT TIME
Heading out?
You can leave linens on the bed, we'll strip them (honestly, it's fine).