Great 1.5-bedroom apartment in Fort Greene directly across from Commodore John Barry Park. Near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The apartment has just been renovated. Brand new everything! Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher included. There is a balcony in the back that overlooks a quiet backyard. Perfect for grilling or relaxing with a drink! The main bedroom is spacious and in a separate part of the apartment from the bonus room upstairs, which would be a great office. Only a short walk to the B/Q trains at Dekalb and then one stop into the city. All the great shopping, restaurants, and bars in Fort Greene are close by as well. DUMBO has a lot to offer and is just a short walk away too. Just minutes from the city via the Manhattan bridge, whether you drive or bike. A brand-new giant Wegman's grocery store is being built close by too. Set up your appointment today to see this great space.
Surrounded by The Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Heights, and Clinton Hill, Fort Greene is a hip neighborhood that is great for young professionals and families alike. Rife with historic brownstones, this neighborhood feels like home.
Fort Greene is named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, who constructed a fort in the area in 1776. After the war, the area was used to house workers of the new Brooklyn Navy Yard, though several small farms were also still present from the original colony.
Slavery was outlawed in New York in 1827, which allowed the black population of Fort Greene to grow as many people moved to the area seeking work in the Navy Yard. The farmers of the area sold their land to this population and they developed the area as a haven for the abolitionist movement, hosting speakers like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
During the 1900's, Fort Greene experienced a cultural boom, opening BAM in 1908…
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