Bedford-Stuyvesant

One of Brooklyn’s largest and most storied neighborhoods, Bedford-Stuyvesant—or Bed-Stuy as its affectionately known—is celebrated for its preserved brownstone blocks, leafy streets, rich cultural history and vibrant, arts-driven community spirit. The landmarked Stuyvesant Heights district, in particular, is packed with pristine examples of Victorian and Gothic brownstones. And with an estimated 8,800 buildings constructed before 1900, Bed-Stuy is said to hold the country’s largest collection of untouched Victorian architecture.

Bordered by Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, East Williamsburg and Bushwick, Bed-Stuy is home to the sub-neighborhoods of Bedford, Stuyvesant Heights, Ocean Hill and part of historic Weeksville (which also stretches into Crown Heights).

Malcolm X and Marcus Garvey Boulevards, along with Nostrand, Bedford and Tompkins Avenues, serve as the neighborhood’s commercial spines—alive with diverse restaurants, cafes, local shops, lively bars and live music venues.

Brownstone preservationists have long rallied around Bed-Stuy’s historic housing stock, fueling a restoration movement built on neighborhood pride and the enduring call of “Do or Die, Bed-Stuy.” But even as prices continue to climb, the area’s community spirit remains one of its most defining features.

Creativity and connection flourish here—from mural-covered walls and summertime block parties to green spaces like Herbert Von King Park and Hattie Carthan Community Garden. Cultural anchors like the Billie Holiday Theatre, Bed-Stuy Art House, Changing Perceptions Theater, Weeksville Heritage Center, and Restoration (the nation’s first community development corporation) further showcase the neighborhood’s legacy of art, activism and resilience.

Multiple subway lines and bus routes provide access to surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods and Manhattan beyond.