One of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods for many reasons, Fort Greene is beloved by residents and visitors alike for its restaurants and cafes, independent boutiques, and a community feeling that’s unmatched in New York City.
Throughout the largely low-rise neighborhood, charming streets lined with brownstones and trees criss-cross one another, while bustling Myrtle and Dekalb avenues offer some of the city’s best dining and drinking spots. Weekly street markets, local grocers and delis, and quaint coffee spots are peppered throughout the residential area.
TREE-LINED SOUTH OXFORD
STREET BROWNSTONES
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
At the heart of the neighborhood—both physically and spiritually—is Fort Greene Park
Here, meandering paths through the trees lead to rolling lawns, children’s playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and, at the highest point, the historic Prison Ship Martyrs Monument. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the landscape architects of Central Park, the 30-acre park plays host to activities and community events throughout the year, including movie nights, art classes, music performances, and the annual Soul Summit summer festival.
FORT GREENE PARK
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NAVY YARD FERRY STATION
Once a thriving shipbuilding facility, the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s historic brick warehouses are now home to a variety of innovative companies spanning industries including technology, fashion, furniture, and more. The 300-acre waterfront site has undergone a dramatic transformation and expansion over the past decade, bringing manufacturing back to the newly renovated facilities that now host over 500 businesses.
The Navy Yard was established in 1801, and served as America’s premier naval shipbuilding facility for 165 years, before it was decommissioned in 1966. After undergoing a multi-million-dollar redevelopment program, the industrial park also now includes an expansive food hall, a rooftop farm and winery, the Kings County Distillery, plus a museum dedicated to shipbuilding—all just two city blocks away from 144 Vanderbilt.
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RESTAURANTS DOTTING DEKALB AVE
WILLOUGHBY AND CLERMONT AVES
SARAGHINA CAFFÈ
OUTDOOR MARKETS AND
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