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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![]() | $6,995 | Pull into your private parking space and take the elevator up to this stunning loft style apartment located at the apex of Brooklyn s two most sought after neighborhoods Brooklyn ... 4 Water Street 2-B Dock Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1487025 $6,995 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $6,877 | Luxury living awaits with abundant amenities at The Pierrepont in beautiful Brooklyn Heights. 146 Pierrepont Street 12-E Clinton Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1645334 $6,877 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $6,750 | Beautifully renovated, this elegant, spacious two bedroom, two and a half bathroom parlor floor duplex is filled with light and restored original details throughout. 129 Bergen Street 1 Smith Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1397934 $6,750 2 BR 2.5 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $6,729 | NO FEE ! 1 month free for a 17 month lease starting on February 1 ! Brooklyn Point 50-C 138 Willoughby Street Bridge Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1723816 $6,729 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condop | |
![]() | $6,277 | Luxury living awaits with abundant amenities at The Pierrepont in beautiful Brooklyn Heights. 146 Pierrepont Street 6-F Clinton Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1691991 $6,277 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $6,115 | Penthouse PerfectShown by appointment only. 250 Ashland Place PH2-E Fulton Street Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1313469 $6,115 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
$6,000 | Corner duplex with floor to ceiling windows with unsurpassed views of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges, as well as the Verrazzano Narrows and the Statue of Liberty, and the entire ... Toren PH3603 150 Myrtle Avenue Flatbush Avenue Extension Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1587976 $6,000 2 BR 2.5 bath High-Rise Condo | ||
![]() | $5,995 | Arvik Group presents a truly unique two bedroom penthouse residence that is rarely on the market ! Toren 3403 150 Myrtle Avenue Flatbush Avenue Extension Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1709699 $5,995 2 BR 3 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,975 | Spacious two bedroom two bathroom home located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. 153 Remsen Street 4-A Clinton Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1644601 $5,975 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,995 | Lease Assignment December 1, 2020 June 9, 2021 5995 month actual monthly rent, not net effective NO FEE to incoming tenants ! 250 Ashland Place PH-3J Fulton Street Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1653882 $5,995 3 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,900 | Incredible opportunity to rent a 1 bedroom loft like home in BrooklynA s premiere waterfront condo, Pierhouse ! Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park N534 90 Furman Street Doughty Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1503068 $5,900 1 BR 1.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,900 | Welcome home to Residence PH47D at the 388 Bridge Street. 388 Bridge Street PH-47D Willoughby Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1692753 $5,900 3 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,750 | LOWEST PRICED HIGH FLOOR 3 bedroom 2 full baths with direct Water, Manhattan and Williamsburg uninterrupted views of The River, Manhattan Bridge and the skyline. 181 Front Street 11C Bridge Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1587807 $5,750 3 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,700 | RARE 1572 sqft great duplex with exclusive garden and a deck, in new condo development featuring state of the art finishes, 3bedrooms. Park Slope Court 1 330 Bergen Street 3rd Avenue Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1655634 $5,700 3 BR 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,650 | The Amberly Recently featured on Pix11's Design Recipes ! The Amberly 25-A 120 Nassau Street Jay Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1686401 $5,650 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,545 | 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 19B 415 Red Hook Lane Livingston Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1712851 $5,545 3 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,650 | NO FEE Fabulous 2 BR in Brooklyn Heights for April 1 Move In. 25 Monroe Place 9-F Pierrepont Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1324740 $5,650 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,546 | Be the FIRST to live in this spectacular 1164 sqft two bedroom in the Brooklyn Grove ! The Brooklyn Grove 24C 10 Nevins Street Flatbush Avenue Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1394438 $5,546 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,510 | Brand new 1200 sq foot Corner 2 Bedroom 2 Baths apartment with South East Exposure so a ton of natural light all day. Hoyt and Horn 20K 45 Hoyt Street Livingston Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1144214 $5,510 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,500 | Video appointments available just reach out to the listing agent to schedule a virtual showing. Brooklyn Point 41-B 138 Willoughby Street Bridge Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1722809 $5,500 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condop | |
![]() | $5,500 | Stunning split 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home in a top full service condo in DUMBO. J Condominium 23-G 100 Jay Street Front Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1137605 $5,500 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,500 | MINT TWO BED TWO BATH WITH A PRIVATE ROOF CABANA IN THE HEART OF BOERUM HILL 465 Pacific Street is a ground up, Morris Adjmi Architects designed condo discreetly tucked ... 465 Pacific Street 3-B Nevins Street Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1687773 $5,500 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,495 | Amazing No Fee Triple exposure Corner 2 bedrooms 2 baths with w d in unit and walk in closet on the 33rd floor of one of Brooklyn's newest building. City Tower 33P 10 City Point Willoughby Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1322573 $5,495 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,481 | Behold this exquisite 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment perfectly located in Fort Greene with unobstructed views of the city skyline and the statue of liberty ! 66 Rockwell Place 38-E Fulton Street Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1716476 $5,481 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,395 | This exceptional 1223 square foot home in the desirable A line at J Condominium is an extraordinary residence featuring striking views facing the Manhattan skyline. J Condominium 14A 100 Jay Street Front Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1694143 $5,395 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,350 | STORAGE UNIT INCLUDED ! Welcome home to your 39th floor massive, corner two bedroom two bathroom modern oasis at the highly sought after Oro condominium. Oro 39C 306 Gold Street Tillary Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1713185 $5,350 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
$5,300 | Large 3 bedroom apartment located in a beautifully maintained elevator building close to all transportation, and restaurants. 136 Hicks Street 5G Clark Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1692549 $5,300 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | $5,308 | Net effective rent advertised. 146 Pierrepont Street 9F Clinton Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1214520 $5,308 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,083 | Growing pains become easy AND luxurious when you have the right address. 2 Pierrepont Street 1003C Pierrepont Place Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1487346 $5,083 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,100 | Gorgeous two bedroom two bathroom home, right where you want to be ! Smith N Court 3D 52 Dean Street Boerum Place Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1702786 $5,100 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $5,077 | OFFERING ONE MONTH FREE amp ; NO BROKER FEE ! 146 Pierrepont Street 12D Clinton Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1318329 $5,077 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,000 | This brand new HUGE Loft like 2 Bedroom home with 2 Full Baths is located in DUMBOs most anticipated new community. 181 Front Street 2G Bridge Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1645004 $5,000 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,995 | Make the move easy on yourself. J Condominium 11-G 100 Jay Street Front Street Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1383199 $4,995 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $4,995 | NO FEE An incredibly rare opportunity to live in a true modern Brooklyn Loft of this calibre doesnA t come around often. 306 Dean Street 3 Nevins Street Fort Greene Brooklyn WebID# 1712881 $4,995 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $5,000 | This beautiful corner unit, two bedroom two bathroom is perfectly juxtaposed to face directly towards the freedom tower and right up the Manhattan Bridge with panoramic city views. Toren 1003 150 Myrtle Avenue Flatbush Avenue Extension Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1655340 $5,000 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $4,950 | NEW to the Market 87 Smith Street 11D is a bright, modern Boerum Hill corner two bedroom two bathroom immaculate condo rental with a wide open exposure for all day ... The Smith 11D 87 Smith Street Atlantic Avenue Dumbo Brooklyn WebID# 1729628 $4,950 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Condo | |
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