Old Brooklyn, at one time a thriving location for greenhouses, is now characterized as one of Cleveland's most stable residential communities. Brooklyn Centre, with its quaint historic architecture undergoes continuing commercial and residential investment. The neighborhoods offer a variety of housing options and styles. Old Brooklyn has a large senior citizen population, as well as young families. Current retail in the area includes specialty shops and retail outlets offering daily necessities. Both Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn are situated within the National Heritage Corridor surrounding the historic Ohio & Erie Canal.

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS:

  • Population: 34,169
  • Households: 16,112
    % owned = 65.1%
    % rented = 34.9%
  • Average Household Income: $37,191
  • Average Daily Traffic Count: 32,170

ADDITIONAL IN DEPTH REPORTS from REDIS (Regional Economic Development Information System)

  • Demographics Report : When you click on this demographics link, you will be taken to a 1 mile radius report for a central location in this CDC’s district/service area. To get a larger radius, click on Demographics and enter an area from 1 to 5 and hit Calculate. You may also get information by clicking on Businesses. There is a wealth of information here, if you do some clicking investigation.

AREA ASSETS:

  • Location: accessible from I-71 at West 25th Street and Fulton Avenue and I-176 from the Denison Avenue and Spring Road exits.
  • Nationally dedicated Scenic Byway includes Pearl Road, Broadview Road, and Schaaf Road.
  • Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority runs along all major and commercial streets including Pearl (West 25th Street) and Broadview Roads.
  • Current Retail Stores: coffee shops, small eateries, video stores, auto supply stores, small scale grocery, drug stores, bakeries, hardware stores, health and beauty outlets, print shops and specialty stores.

OTHER AREA FEATURES:

  • Brooklyn Centre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a Local Landmark District. This District is comprised of historically significant structures, both commercial and residential. There has been a recent increase in improvements and investment to promote and preserve the Brooklyn Centre Historic District.
  • Major stakeholders in the neighborhood include: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Deconess Hospital
  • Active social service organizations include: Brookside Center, Brooklyn YMCA, Brooklyn Kiwanis, and Senior Citizen Resources. There are approximately 75 active block clubs in existence as well as two residential based citizen groups, including the Archwood Denison Concerned Citizen Group serving the Brooklyn Centre neighborhood.
  • A Ward 15 Commercial Revitalization Plan has been developed and implementation will include the Main Street philosophy and practices. A housing study in cooperation with the City of Cleveland will be initiated shortly.
Location
Zoning
Building Size
Lot Size
Features
4138 Pearl Rd.
Krather Building
Local Retail
1 Unit
1200 SF
   1895 Building under going historic renovation. High ceilings, large display windows, front/rear access, near zoo entrance, close to Metro Health South campus.
4400 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
    3 Retail units down, 4 residential units, off street parking.
4162 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
250 SF
   Original Royal Castle, lunch counter restaurant. Equipped kitchen, limited seating. Ideal for carryout.
4193 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
1200 SF
  Opposite Memphis Ave. Intersection. Large display windows on both sides of recessed door. Full basement, off street parking.
4479 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
823 SF
 

Live/work option. Display windows.Parking. Fully remodeled.

3409 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
7000 SF
12,000 SF
1912 Odd Fellows Hall in pristine condition. 2 floors, basement & parking for 12, possible historic tax credits.
2531 Broadview Rd.
General Retail
1400 SF
12,500 SF
Single story free standing building for food service, ample parking.
2147 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
1400 SF first floor
  Large retail unit down, 2 residential units up.
2151 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
1800 SF
  Center door, large display windows, high ceilings, rear entrance and rear parking
2155 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
1800 SF
  Center door, large display windows, high ceilings, rear entrance and rear parking
3320 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
2100 SF
11,500 SF
Deep lot, bay door, garage & office.
3337 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
700 SF
  Recessed center door. Large display windows. Basement.
4481 Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
793 SF
  Live / work option, display windows, parking. Fully remodeled.
4527 Broadvuew Rd.
Local Retail
     Home with storefront.
4469Broadview Rd.
Local Retail
5000 SF +
   Retail and Office Building
4145 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
400 SF
   Second floor walk up office space. Windows on Pearl. Carpet, heat included. Parking
3780 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
1150 SF
   3 rooms ideal for office. Off street parking. Good RTA service.
4725 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
2900 SF
   Commercial building ideal for service/repair. Light assembly, warehouse with office, high ceilings, tall bay garage doors and parking.
4192-96 Pearl Rd.
Local Retail
12,600 SF
9,400 SF
 Two story, two retail units, 3 remodeled upper units. Rear parking.
3426 Memphis Ave.
Local Retail
840 SF
   Corner Memphis & Pearl. Former florist, coolers in service.
3430 Memphis Ave.
Local Retail
400 SF
  Display windows, ideal for small office.
5109 Memphis Ave.
General Retail
2500 SF
  Former diner entirely renovated for turn key restaurant operation.
4512 Pearl Rd.
General Retail
     Single story brick building. Former Social Club / Tavern, with bar. Off street parking.
3409 Denison Ave.
Local Retail
     Home with storefront, off street parking.
4128 Brooklyn Ave.
Local Retail
1100 SF
  Corner of Pearl & Brooklyn, 2nd floor office suite with heat.
4474 State Rd.
Local Retail
4000 SF
  Mixed use, 2 retail units down, 2 residential units up.
4548 State Rd.
Local Retail
     Retail unit down, residential unit up.

 

For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
3344 Broadview Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Phone: (216) 459-1000
Contact: Tom Collins
E-mail: tomc@oldbrooklyn.com
www.oldbrooklyn.com

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