Downtown Brooklyn is the third largest commercial district in NYC, serving as a bustling intersection of commerce and municipal infrastructure for Brooklyn. The area is practically known for its mix of residential and office buildings, like the MetroTech Center and the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower.
The Lenape tribe lived in the area until the seventeenth century, when the Dutch seized control and dubbed it Breuckelen. Downtown Brooklyn still, however, did not become extensively populated until 1814, when the advent of Robert Fulton’s steam ferry offered people an easy method of commuting back and forth from downtown Manhattan. After World War II, the City Planning Commission and the Borough President’s Office adopted a program for public improvement, which led to street widening, construction of housing on a wide scale, and new City and State buildings. In the 70s, Boerum Place and Livingston became the site of a 23-story office tower, and the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music started to expand, turning it into an anchor for the area.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music, or BAM’s, mission is to be the “preeminent progressive performing and cinema arts center of the twenty-first century.” It annually attracts a number of world-class performers, including Ian McKellan. Having opened its doors in 1861, it is America’s oldest theatre to have operated continuously since its opening and presents up to 220 performances a year. It also has a cinema, which boasts 3 screens, is open all year, and presents new films, classics, and student films. BAM has its own restaurant and bar. It also, of course, is a school, that teaches 24,000 students each year.
Other area landmarks include the Kings County New York State courthouse, Brooklyn Borough Hall (which hosts a Greenmarket with fresh produce three times a week), the Federal Eastern District of New York’s central courthouse, the New York Transit Museum, Cadman Plaza Park, and Fulton Mall.
Popular area restaurants include Curry Leaf, Queen Ristorante, Samantha’s Southern Cuisine, Ruthie’s Restaurant, Zam’s, Bagelox, Café Bombay Indian Cuisine, Continental Ristorante, Cuzin’s Duzin, Dallas BBQ, El Dorado Restaurant, and Galaxy Restaurant. Residents also hang out at local bars such as 31 Rockwell’s, La Caverna, 200 Fifth, Armando’s, Crocodile Lounge, Clover Club, and Floyd, and clubs such as Club Velocity, K B 140 Club, Arcoiros Club, Boulevard Tavern, and Caribbean City.
The neighborhood is also a hub for institutions of higher learning, with Long Island University, Brooklyn Law School, St. John's University, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn Friends School, St. Francis College, St. Joseph’s College, New York College City of Technology, Long Island University, and Packer Collegiate Institute all located within its boundaries. Highlights: Borough Hall, St. James Pro-Cathedral.
Annual festivals include the Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, the New York Burlesque Festival, the Brooklyn Book Festival, the Music, Film & Arts Festival at Brooklyn, and the Bus Festival sponsored by the the MTA Transit Museum.
Transportation includes the A, B, C, D, F, G, M, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 subway lines, as well as the Long Island Rail Road at Atlantic Terminal.
For more information:
http://www.visitbrooklyn.org
http://www.bam.org
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![]() | BRAND NEW TWO BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOWSouth facing Sun drenched two bed two bath with generous closets and views of the Verazanno. The Paxton 13-K 540 Fulton Street Hoyt Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2593799 2 BR 2 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Welcome to Casa Dumbo, a brand new luxury rental building offering condominium style lifestyle amenities and modern interiors in a tranquil residential enclave in one of Brooklyn s trendiest neighborhoods. Casa Dumbo 2-L 68 Gold Street Water Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2619786 2 BR 1 Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | BRAND NEW TWO BEDROOM AVAILABLE 2 1 ! The Paxton 11-G 540 Fulton Street Hoyt Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2593785 2 BR 2 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | First time for rent, 3I at The Hendrik is a unique offering with a sunny and spacious 1. The Hendrik 3-I 509 Pacific Street 3rd Avenue Boerum Hill WebID# 2594200 1 BR 1.5 Low-rise Condo | ||
![]() | Hight floor, light brand new one bedroom apartment located in the trendy Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood. Brooklyn Point 17-C 138 Willoughby Street Bridge Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2604492 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condop | ||
![]() | The Lane at Boerum Place mirrors its setting at the intersection of historic and contemporary Brooklyn with its striking facade of classic brick and contemporary glass window wall. The Lane at Boerum Place 12F 415 Red Hook Lane Livingston Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2606049 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Not to be missed ! This home features wide open Brooklyn views from the 22nd floor through your floor to ceiling windows. Be@Schermerhorn 22A 189 Schermerhorn Street Smith Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2627642 1 BR 2 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | BRAND NEW ONE BEDROOM AVAILABLE 2 1 ! The Paxton 23-H 540 Fulton Street Hoyt Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2614056 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | PREMIUM RESIDENCE COLLECTION MASSIVE 1 BEDROOM RESIDENCE. Willoughby 32J 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2524051 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | This spacious, well maintained condominium is a rare find, with a split layout for privacy and one of the largest private backyards in brownstone Brooklyn. Green on Dean 1-A 357 Dean Street 3rd Avenue Boerum Hill WebID# 2618516 2 BR 1 Low-rise Condo | ||
![]() | Large One bedroom apartment is the popular City Point area ! City Tower 34-H 10 City Point Willoughby Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2614062 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | PREMIUM RESIDENCE COLLECTION PENTHOUSE LEVEL ! Willoughby 33C 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2524118 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | One bedroom apartment with breathtaking views in every direction. Willoughby 18-F 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2613660 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | BRAND NEW ONE BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW ! The Paxton 17-A 540 Fulton Street Hoyt Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2599402 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | The Amberly Recently Featured on Pix11's Design Recipes ! The Amberly 9-A 120 Nassau Street Jay Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2627574 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | BRAND NEW LUXURY ONE BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW ! 200 Montague Street 17-A Clinton Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2597644 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Large and beautifully designed one bedroom. Toren 1206 150 Myrtle Avenue Flatbush Avenue Extension Boerum Hill WebID# 2487762 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | CONCESSIONS 1 Month Free Net Effective Rent 3045. 250 Ashland Place 42-N Fulton Street Fort Greene WebID# 2552726 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | PREMIUM RESIDENCE COLLECTION MASSIVE 1 BEDROOM RESIDENCE. Willoughby 30K 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2501786 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Gracious one bedroom layout featuring wide plank solid white oak floors, stainless steel appliances with paneled dishwasher, custom German kitchen cabinets with Caesarstone counter tops and Carrara marble backsplash, and ... 267 Pacific Street 410 Boerum Place Boerum Hill WebID# 2604542 1 BR 1 Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | BRAND NEW LUXURY ONE BEDROOM PRIVATE TERRACE AVAILABLE NOW ! 200 Montague Street 2-B Clinton Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2598477 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
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![]() | EXTRA HIGH CELINGS ! LARGE 1 BEDROOM RESIDENCE. Willoughby 23H 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2455745 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | PENTHOUSE LEVEL RESIDENCE OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL FT. Willoughby PHF 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2455754 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Welcome to 63 Schermerhorn St, a luxury building located right in the heart of Brooklyn Heights Downtown Brooklyn. 63 Schermerhorn Street 10-C Clinton Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2597667 1 BR 1 Mid-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Welcome to The Brooklyn Grove. The Brooklyn Grove 3-F 10 Nevins Street Flatbush Avenue Fort Greene WebID# 2511625 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | EXTRA HIGH CEILINGS ! PREMIUM RESIDENCE COLLECTION SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE HUDSON RIVER, SUNSETS, AND BROOKLYN SKYLINE ! Willoughby 23D 196 Willoughby Street Fleet Place Fort Greene WebID# 2524090 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Spacious and bright large one bedroom, with huge floor to ceiling windows, high 10FT ceilings, and beautiful cityscape views. Toren 2205 150 Myrtle Avenue Flatbush Avenue Extension Boerum Hill WebID# 2588721 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | STUNNING SUN DRENCHED ONE BEDROOM WITH 500 SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE ROOFTOP CABANA ! Be@Schermerhorn 4-P 189 Schermerhorn Street Smith Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2627021 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | Welcome to you inviting home in the heart of Brooklyn Heights ! 54 Orange Street 3G Henry Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2619333 1 BR 1 Low-rise Co-op | ||
![]() | Luxurious 1 bedroom 1 bath in Dumbo Vinegar Hill. 109 Gold Street 5B Front Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2619626 1 BR 1 Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | The Amberly Recently Featured on Pix11's Design Recipes ! The Amberly 5-B 120 Nassau Street Jay Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2618616 1 BR 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Residence Features 6 Wide Plank Oak Floors Bosch Washer and Dryer Efficient Central A C and Heating System Expansive Thermally Efficient Window System Kitchen Canadian White Oak Veneer Lower Cabinets, ... The Nevins 5-C 319 Schermerhorn Street Nevins Street Fort Greene WebID# 2546882 1 BR 1 High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | Amazing South Facing Alcove studio with w d in unit. Magnolia Dumbo 349 160 Front Street Bridge Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2606629 Studio 1 Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Amazing 46th floor Rent Stabilized South Facing big Alcove studio with in unit laundry with amazing unobstructed water views plus tons of natural direct sunlight ! The Hub 46N 333 Schermerhorn Street Nevins Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2616575 Studio 1 High-Rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | Welcome home to a charming 1 bedroom apartment in an elevator building. 30 Monroe Place 3-F Clark Street Boerum Hill WebID# 2597357 1 BR 1 Low-rise Co-op | ||
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