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Fort Greene

Fort Greene is famous for its food, its art, and its diversity, as well as its rows of brownstone townhouses in a variety of architectural styles.  Most of the neighborhood lies within a historic district, and residents share an unspoken dedication to the preservation and upkeep of their beautiful homes.

Brooklyn’s oldest park, designed in 1864 by Frederick Law Olmstead, is Fort Greene Park.  This 30-acre lawn with several playgrounds provides an outdoor space to relax, jog, or bring the kids.  Fort Greene Park is also the site of the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument and Crypt, which commemorates the soldiers who died on British prison ships in the American Revolution.

Also to be found here are the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Music School, and the Paul Robeson Theater.  The strong African-American cultural influences of the neighborhood are present in the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts and other African performing arts centers.

Fort Greene starts at Atlantic Avenue and stretches north up to Myrtle Avenue, Vanderbilt Avenue lies at its eastern end, and Flatbush Avenue at its western.  The 2/3, 4/5, B/D and N/Q/R subway lines all stop at Atlantic Avenue-Pacific Street, a major hub from which the LIRR (Long Island Railroad) is also accessible.  The A/C and G trains also serve Fort Greene.

Atlantic Avenue is known for its many independent stores and the variety of ethnic restaurants to be found along its streets.  DeKalb Avenue offers even more dining and drinking options, as do Lafayette and Myrtle Avenues.  On Fulton Street, long famous for its Southern food and soul-food, such treats as fine wine and vegan cupcakes can now be found as well.

Visit New York Magazine's Neighborhood Profile for more information.