Living in Fort Greene, New York
BrooklynFort Greene Park sits at the center of the neighborhood, a hilltop green space with a monument and long sightlines that draws joggers, picnickers, and a busy weekend greenmarket. The Brooklyn Academy of Music sits just south of the park, one of the city's longest-running performance venues, adding to the neighborhood's concentration of theaters and galleries. Brownstone blocks surround the park on all sides, many restored to their original detail, and the neighborhood carries a strong arts thread through its performance spaces and galleries.
The C, G, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains all run nearby, and Downtown Brooklyn's offices and shopping sit just a short walk south, making the commute into Manhattan quick from most points in the neighborhood. Restaurants and shops cluster close to the park itself and thin out a few blocks further away, so errands can mean a longer walk depending on exactly where an apartment sits.
It fits people who want a landmark park, brownstone architecture, and an easy walk to Downtown Brooklyn's transit hub, and who don't mind a short walk for groceries depending on the block — green space and good trains as the trade for it.
Rent & move-in cost
Typical upfront cash for a 1-bed. Many listings are “no-fee,” which removes the broker fee — always check the listing.
≈ $11,020 to move in
Safety
About 712 reported felonies within about ½ mile of the center so far this year.
Source: NYC Open Data.
Getting around
Nearest station: Fulton St (G) — about 5 min walk.
Trains that stop here. These are the lines you'd ride to get into the city — the colors match the signs at the station.
Livability
From 4,061 street noise and 167 rats / sanitation 311 complaints within ~½ mile over the past year.