Fort Greene

Fort Greene is just as green as it sounds, where leafy streets and Fort Greene Park meet historic homes, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to Manhattan. With bustling flea markets, trendy boutiques, fabulous restaurants, and a rich literary and artistic tradition, Fort Greene attracts those looking for a slower pace of living without sacrificing the vibrancy of urban life. Historic brownstones and rowhouses make up much of its real estate — it’s common to find neighbors catching up on their stoops — while renters can find prewar buildings, elevator high-rises, and new developments. Intense Brooklyn pride is in evidence on the main drag of Fulton Street, where a Notorious B.I.G. quote is painted on the side of a prominent building: “Spread love it’s the Brooklyn way.”

The Mood

Despite its serene and quiet leafy streets, Fort Greene has a vibrancy.

Heart of the Neighborhood

The Brooklyn Academy of Music puts on top-notch, wildly innovative and diverse arts programming year-round.

Neighborhood Quirk

Writers love Fort Greene in a big way. Residents have included Walt Whitman, Marianne Moore, Jhumpa Lahiri and others.

Best Perk

The neighborhood has a rich, cultural scene. There's always something to do or see.

Biggest Downside

Real estate is highly coveted and as a result, pricey. If you've got your eye on a townhouse, expect to pay upwards of $4M.