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Fort Greene



  

History


The poet, Walt Whitman, once walked these New York City streets. It was Whitman who urged the development of Fort Greene Park. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (who designed both Central and Prospect Parks) Fort Greene Park is a city landmark. It was once the site of a fort during the Revolutionary War.

Description

Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene has remained true to its affinity for all things artistic. It’s truly residential with a smattering of restaurants, bodegas (mini-grocery stores), and novelty shops. The neighborhood boasts 15 homes that have gardens featured in the Brownstone Brooklyn’s Garden Tour.
Fort Greene maintains a fierce dedication to local artists. The Fort Greene Artisan Market showcases goods made by neighborhood artists. Their motto is: “You’ll find no fleas on us.”

An apartment in Fort Greene could make you the envy of your co-workers who wish they lived so close to the City without paying high New York City rates. Getting to Lower Manhattan takes about 20 minutes once you get on the subway. Public transportation is plentiful. The DeKalb Avenue train station (walking distance from Fort Greene Park) is a hub for the New York City Subway system. There’s definitely parking in Fort Greene, and many residents have cars although a garage is rare.

Residents


Fort Greene is one of the most racially mixed neighborhoods in New York City. It’s relaxed and friendly with a somewhat bohemian feel to it. The area is family oriented featuring a competitive charter school for elementary students and one of the City’s most selective high schools. Median household income is $36,718. The average age is about 30-years-old.

Rental Housing


Exquisite brownstone row houses (many of them recently remodeled) are well taken care of by owners who know the value of these homes. One-bedroom apartments for rent in Fort Green run about $1,700/month. You’ll find Fort Greene apartments for rent in high-rise buildings, multiple-dwellings and private homes.

Fun Stuff


When contemplating a move to New York City the most important consideration is what amenities are within walking distance of your proposed abode? In Fort Greene there are many.

Go to a concert at Fort Greene Park. Take in a colorful New York horizon at twilight with the sun setting behind the Park’s beautiful monument. Head over to Fulton Street for its FABFest: There are author readings, fashion shows, chef demonstrations, kids’ activities, and the salsa lessons are certainly tempting.

This neighborhood boasts its own Farmer’s Market (just next door to the Artisan Market) featuring fresh, locally-grown produce. Don’t feel like cooking? Just meander around town and you’ll find yourself feeling transported to an array of different cultures. Throughout Fort Greene you’ll find restaurants devoted to worldly cuisines: Senegalese, Mediterranean, French, and Cuban, to name a few. There’s Abistro, a little hole-in-the-wall African restaurant that’s so hot, the locals don’t want anyone to know about it (it’s on Carlton Avenue). So, now you know. Bon appétit.