Serene, Sunlit Fort Greene Brownstone Apartment Overlooking Fort Greene Park

Our serene, fully furnished second-floor apartment is nestled within a historic brownstone right across the street from Fort Greene Park.

The apartment feels like a treehouse retreat, with leafy views and the soft sound of birdsong drifting through oversized windows at both the front and rear of the unit. East–west exposures provide beautiful, diffuse natural light. Ten-foot ceilings, a spacious and artfully appointed living room with direct views of the park, and a tranquil rear bedroom create a haven of unexpected calm and quiet.

The apartment underwent a full restoration/renovation personally handled by me, a former carpenter and contractor. The kitchen and spa-like bathroom are new, while the Victorian architectural details have been preserved.

The apartment is located on the second floor and accessed by a main staircase (there is no elevator). A rear fire escape is also present.

Exceptional Transit Access:
Located minutes from nearly every major subway line. You can take a Citibike, docked a few feet from our door, and shorten your walk time to the train to under two minutes.

- C and G trains, 8-minute walk away
-B, Q, D, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Long Island Railroad, 12 minutes away—via a pleasant walk through Fort Greene Park.

Apartment highlights include:

In-unit washer and dryer

High-speed internet

Queen-sized bed with a 100% natural latex mattress

Well-stocked kitchen (spices, cookware, glassware)

One of the living room sofas doubles as a guest bed

Fort Greene is flanked by beloved neighborhood institutions. On Saturday mornings, the block comes alive with the Fort Greene Greenmarket—offering organic produce, specialty food vendors, and artisan home goods that celebrate local craftsmanship.

Dining & Cultural Scene:

Miss Ada – Mediterranean fare

Sailor – A refined neighborhood bistro from chef April Bloomfield

Colonia Verde – Latin American brunch and backyard dining

LaRina Pastificio & Vino – Elevated Italian pasta in a lush setting

Roman’s and Evelina – Beloved neighborhood gems for seasonal and wood-fired cuisine

Just a few minutes away is the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), including the BAM Rose Cinemas and Harvey Theater, which host independent films, theater, dance, and music performances.

About This Lister

This is our long-term, full-time residence, which we’re offering while we travel through New England this summer. We are a performing arts executive and a psychologist, and we share our home with a short-haired Cornish Rex cat—he’ll be accompanying us on our trip.

We’re committed to making your stay as smooth and comfortable as possible. While we may be off-grid occasionally for short backpacking excursions, we will otherwise be easily reachable by phone or email. We’ll also provide the contact information of a close friend and our trusted neighbors, should you need any local assistance or have questions during your stay.