Brooklyn Fort Greene Real Estate

Brooklyn Fort Greene Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New York

Fort Greene is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is located in northwest Brooklyn, above Prospect Park. Fort Greene is bounded by the Wallabout/Myrtle Avenue to the north, Flatbush Avenue to the west, Washington Avenue to the east and Atlantic Avenue to the south. Its main arteries are Fulton Street above St. Felix Street and DeKalb Avenue. The neighborhood is served by the New York City Subway at DeKalb Avenue (B D N Q R trains), Atlantic Avenue – Pacific Street (2 3 4 5 B D N Q R trains), Lafayette Avenue (A C trains), and Fulton Street (G train). The LIRR's Atlantic Terminal station is also here, and the neighborhood is served by the NYPD's 88th Precinct.

Fort Greene contains many superb examples of mid-19th century Italianate and Eastlake architecture, most of which is well preserved. It is known for its many graceful, tree-lined streets and elegant low-rise housing. Fort Greene is also home to the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, which for over 80 years was the tallest building in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is close to the Atlantic Terminal train station and has access to most major subway lines.