Fort Greene

Fort Greene is distinguished by its leafy blocks, abundant green spaces—including its namesake park—vibrant culture, classic rowhouses, stately brownstones, historic wood-frame houses predating the Civil War and newer high-rises offering Manhattan views.

Bordered by Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Heights and Clinton Hill, Fort Greene blends a vibrant, tight-knit culture with a dynamic arts scene and rich architectural legacy. Highlights include the iconic Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower—once Brooklyn’s tallest building and a Byzantine-Romanesque landmark seen throughout the neighborhood—and the Fort Greene Historic District, where blocks of Italianete, Queene Anne and Neo-Grec rowhouses line the streets.

Anchoring the neighborhood’s commercial life, Fulton Street, Lafayette Avenue and DeKalb Avenue are home to a diverse mix dining and entertainment options including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, BRIC House, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, The Center for Fiction and Greenlight Bookstore.

Spanning 30 acres, Fort Greene Park offers gently rolling hills, city views, sports courts and ball fields, a greenmarket, outdoor movies, poetry readings and an annual dog costume contest.

Atlantic Terminal serves as the neighborhood’s main transit hub, providing access to multiple subway lines and the LIRR.