In 1883, with the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, "America's First Suburb" was launched. With stunning 19th-century housing stock and a cinematic backdrop from the Promenade, Brooklyn Heights remains one of New York City's most well known neighborhoods. Strolling through the shaded streets, a sense of a bygone era is felt. Elegant brownstones, quaint carriage houses, charming wood-framed houses, lavish mansions, and stately pre-war apartment buildings can be found throughout the neighborhood. Just one subway stop from Wall Street and an easy drive (or stroll) over the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights is an attractive choice for commuters who might otherwise choose to reside in tony sections of Manhattan. Once bohemian (when Bob Dylan lived in a basement by the stairs), Montague Street is one of the neighborhood's primary retail stretches, as well as Court Street, and the north side of Atlantic Avenue. For recreation, Brooklyn Bridge Park offers 1.3 miles of activities for the entire family along with breathtaking views.