Is Fort Greene safe?

Fort Greene is generally considered a safe and welcoming neighborhood. Centered on Fort Greene Park and lined with grand historic brownstones, it has seen decades of investment and has a strong, engaged community. The park, the BAM cultural district, and the restaurant corridors along DeKalb and Myrtle Avenues keep the area active day and night. As with any city neighborhood, common-sense awareness is wise after dark, but Fort Greene's established character and vibrant public life make it a comfortable place to live.