{"id":1064,"date":"2013-10-09T17:23:31","date_gmt":"2013-10-09T21:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/news\/?p=1064"},"modified":"2013-10-09T17:24:20","modified_gmt":"2013-10-09T21:24:20","slug":"neighborhood-guide-fort-greene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/neighborhood-guide-fort-greene\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighborhood Guide: Fort Greene"},"content":{"rendered":"
Looking to live in Brooklyn<\/a>? Fort Greene<\/a> is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of the borough that makes appealing rental options for families, single renters, and roommates. Continue reading our neighborhood guide: Fort Greene to learn more about this enticing area.<\/p>\n The following information about the neighborhood helps paint a picture of the size and location.<\/p>\n 15,903 people; population density 43,501 people per square mile (Brooklyn-wide: 34,917 people per square mile)<\/p>\n Moving clockwise from the west, there are the adjacent neighborhoods of Clinton Hill<\/a>, Prospect Heights<\/a>, Park Slope<\/a>, Boerum Hill<\/a>\/Cobble Hill<\/a>, Downtown Brooklyn<\/a>, and DUMBO<\/a>. The Brooklyn Navy Yard<\/a> is due north.<\/p>\n Subway: DeKalb Avenue (B D N Q R trains), Atlantic Avenue \u2013 Barclays Center (2 3 4 5 B D N Q R trains), Lafayette Avenue (A C trains), and Fulton Street (G train). \u00a0LIRR: Atlantic Terminal<\/p>\n NOTE: The R is undergoing Hurricane Sandy repair work until October 2014. Only Brooklyn-bound weekday service is available.<\/p>\n Fort Greene looks and acts like a small town in a big city. Local residents take pride in their neighborhood\u2019s mosaic of newcomers and multigenerational families, its gorgeous residential streets, and the thriving food and cultural scene. Its proximity to Atlantic Terminal and the LIRR makes it an attractive home base for commuters.<\/p>\nKey Facts about Fort Greene<\/h2>\n
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What’s in Fort Greene?<\/h2>\n