Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

The Giovanni,
81 Fleet Place

Overview of The Giovanni at 81 Fleet Place

The Giovanni is a 15-story rental apartment building located at 81 Fleet Place, Downtown Brooklyn, completed in 2016. Developed by John Castimadis and designed by Dattner Architects, the building features 205 units and 12,877 square feet of commercial space. Its design includes a red-brick façade with a dark brown brick base, broad retail windows, and a glass-and-metal marquee leading to a double-height lobby with a grand staircase.

Residents of The Giovanni enjoy a range of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, a live-in superintendent, a fitness center, a yoga room, a media room, a game room, a children's playroom, and a lushly landscaped roof deck. Additional conveniences include a garage with valet parking, a bicycle room, and pet-friendly policies.

Apartments in The Giovanni are characterized by luxurious dark maple strip floors, sleek kitchens with Caesar stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Units feature large windows, ample closet space, and in-unit Bosch washers and dryers. Select apartments offer expansive terraces, such as Apartment 3A with a 755-square-foot terrace and Apartment 15C with a 465-square-foot terrace.

Located in the vibrant Fort Greene neighborhood, The Giovanni is within walking distance of cultural and recreational landmarks like Fort Greene Park, the Barclay Center, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. The area is also known for its designer shopping, dining options, and proximity to public transportation, making it a desirable location for residents.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

2016

Apartments

205 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn)

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Full Service Garage
Garden
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Valet Parking
Lounge
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Laundry Room
Bike Room
Game Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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at Flatbush Ave and Fleet 0.18 miles

at Willoughby 0.25 miles

at Bridge and Fulton 0.27 miles

at Flatbush Ave and Livingston 0.35 miles

at Schermerhorn 0.38 miles

Pros & Cons

Media room
Bicycle room
Live-in superintendent
Game room
Yoga room
Fitness center
Garage
24-hour concierge
Retail space
Very handsome- double-height lobby
Lushly landscaped roof terrace
Revolving door entrance with marquee
Close to Subway

Many apartments
No swimming pool
No doorman

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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