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81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
81 Fleet Place
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

The Giovanni,
81 Fleet Place

Doorman Rental located in Downtown Brooklyn, between Myrtle Avenue & Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Overview of The Giovanni at 81 Fleet Place

The Giovanni is a 15 story, 205 unit rental at 81 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn, completed in 2016. Designed by Dattner Architects and developed by John Catsimatidis, the red brick building is punctuated by glass façade sections and a glass and metal marquee. The entrance opens to a double-height lobby with a glass railed staircase leading to the amenity level.

Floor plans range from 479 square foot studios to larger residences with living rooms exceeding 20 feet in length. Open and pass through kitchens recur, along with angled living areas and large windows. Lower and top floor plans have private terraces and balconies, with the largest terrace measuring 755 square feet; apartments commonly have central air conditioning and in-unit laundry.

A dedicated amenity floor contains a 2,000 square foot fitness center, yoga studio, screening room, resident lounge, game room, and children’s playroom. The building also has a landscaped roof deck with a barbecue area, a 24 hour concierge, a full time doorman, and a live-in superintendent. A garage provides on-site parking and valet service, supplemented by bike and resident storage.

The building occupies the corner of Fleet Place and Myrtle Avenue. Brooklyn Commons and Fulton Mall are to the west, while Fort Greene Park and BAM are east and south; Barclays Center is farther south. The Giovanni is pet friendly.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
2016
Apartments
Floors
15
Neighborhood

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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  2. Q
  3. R
at Flatbush Ave and Fleet 0.18 miles
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  2. A
  3. C
at Willoughby 0.25 miles
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at Bridge and Fulton 0.27 miles
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  2. 5
at Flatbush Ave and Livingston 0.35 miles
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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

25
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
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73
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Managed by Red Apple Group

Founded in 1970 and based in New York City, Red Apple Group is a diversified real estate and retail company whose Red Apple Real Estate division manages major rental developments in Brooklyn, emphasizing modern amenities and convenient urban living.

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