Downtown Brooklyn
After Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn is the third-largest central business district in NYC. It is a neighborhood in Brooklyn and the area is famous for its residential buildings. Downtown Brooklyn changed after its rezoning in 2004. In terms of education, the neighborhood leads the race in entire Brooklyn.
The primary zip codes of Downtown Brooklyn are 11201 and 11207. Before the neighborhood absorbed in New York, it was considered as the central business hub of Brooklyn. Downtown Brooklyn is home to three major universities – Long Island University, NYC City Tech and NYU Tandon.
Population
According to the stats of 2010, the population of Downtown Brooklyn was 7,053 with a density of 16,000/sq mi (6,300/km2).
Adjacent Neighborhoods
Vinegar Hill, DUMBO, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill.
Buildings – Flat or Tall?
Those looking for a rental apartment in the neighborhood will enjoy the proximity to Manhattan and Brooklyn. The area hosts many skyscrapers and high rises.
History
Downtown Brooklyn was settled by Lenape Native Americans in the 17th century. Until the start of the 19th century, Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights remained sparsely populated. The rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn caused a major change in the surrounding areas. And after that more than 400 affordable houses were built in the area. The hospitality industry of the area which tripped in 2004 also got fire with the growth of residential houses.
Points of interest
MetroTech Center, Junior's, 9 DeKalb Avenue, Cadman Plaza Park, and Bridge Plaza.
What’s here?
Downtown Brooklyn is served by many bus lines and the New York City Subway. Whereas, the major stations in the neighborhood include Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center, Jay Street–MetroTech, Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets, and Court Street–Borough Hall.
Downtown Brooklyn appeals to everyone due to its proximity to Manhattan and Brooklyn, three universities, adjacent neighborhoods like Fort Greene and Brooklyn Heights, and commercial and government offices. If you are in the town, don’t forget to book a seat at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare. Pizza lovers can move to Old Fulton Street where Juliana's and Grimaldi's stand in front of each other.
Once known for colleges and govt offices, Downtown Brooklyn experienced a fresh change following the rezoning process in 2004. You will never feel far away from the pharmacy and bank while living in the neighborhood. Grocery stores, restaurants, subways, gyms, and movie stores all located in the vicinity. With so many parks and cafes around the corner, you will fall in love with the neighborhood itself. Downtown Brooklyn is a place where you will find yourself surrounded by bars, cafes, transportation, food and culture.
Don’t forget to participate in the Borough Hall Greenmarket which takes place 3 times in a week and features bread, fish, fruits and vegetables. Then head towards Borough Hall and enjoy the festival of The Brooklyn Book Festival which was started to promote the literacy voice of borough. Arts and movie lovers can spend their time at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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