Neighborhoods Now: Fort Greene-wich?

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

A recent New York Times (via Curbed) article compared the tree-lined streets of brownstone-filled Fort Greene, Brooklyn to those of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, calling it “a real global destination.”

Like the Village, Fort Greene has long been a diverse family-friendly neighborhood that attracted more established creative types. Home to some of the borough’s most beautiful buildings and parks, the area has also emerged in recent years as a top pick for actors, models and others ready to invest in a bit of prime real estate.

Historic homes along and near De Kalb Avenue—the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated this area a historic district in 1978—have steadily risen in value. Neighboring Clinton Hill, also chock-full of unique, well-preserved historic brownstones and home to top art school Pratt Institute, is not far behind in the star neighborhood galaxy. Exciting new luxury condominium buildings like Forte and One Hanson Place have joined the area’s historic homes and beautifully renovated lofts.

The same people who would have insisted on Village life a decade or two ago now call the neighborhood home. The arrival of the Brooklyn Flea boosted its rep as both a hip destination and a great neighborhood for families. Top restaurant options are so abundant that Village standouts like the Little Owl and Spotted Pig are getting serious competition from stars like Olea, No. 7 and iCi. Instead of the Village Voice, The Local covers the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area and Brownstoner frequently features its tree-lined avenues.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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