What is the difference between Boerum Hill and Fort Greene?

Boerum Hill and Fort Greene are both historic brownstone neighborhoods, but they have different anchors and feels. Boerum Hill is centered on Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, compact and dining-driven, close to Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn. Fort Greene, to the northeast, is organized around Fort Greene Park and the Brooklyn Academy of Music cultural district, with a strong arts scene and grand brownstone blocks. Both are affluent and highly walkable; buyers often choose based on proximity to the park and cultural institutions versus Boerum Hill's central location and food scene.