It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
One of the best Neighborhoods in Brooklyn for.Everyone, classical buildings with modern features, a wide mix of restaurants and shops, access to good schools, cultural and artistic opportunities, close-knit community organizations
Since it’s home to some of the most well-preserved brownstones and other buildings from the 1800s, I have to give Fort Greene my top rating as the best neighborhood in Brooklyn.
It’s safe, easy to walk, full of scenic spots, and all-around great to live in. Even the median home price of $1.2 million is far more affordable than in other parts of Brooklyn.
Pick up delicious fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market in Fort Greene Park. Then you can explore the flea markets or pop-up art installations.
Your neighbors will be diverse and welcoming. All the while you’ll have access to some of the top cultural institutions in the area like the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Once home to Spike Lee, Walt Whitman, and Erykah Badu, there’s obviously plenty of creative inspiration to be drawn from this hip neighborhood.
Average rents are around $3,500. Good transit access connects you with all of Manhattan as well for career opportunities or a night out. You can enjoy all the best of living in Brooklyn in Fort Greene.
Fort Greene Park has an interesting claim to fame, it’s officially the first park in Brooklyn. Much like some of the other parks mentioned on this list, Fort Greene was designed by Olmstead and Vaux, so you can bet it’s a good one.
Fun fact. This exact area was once used to house forts during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. When the threat of war subsided after the War of 1812, the land was used as a public green space. It was officially designated a park in 1847 under the name Washington Park, before being renamed in 1897. The rest, as they say, is history.