Montague Street BID | Neighborhood


photos 2 & 3 by Travis Roozée	An architecturally unique residential area with small town charm, Brooklyn Heights was the first neighborhood in New York City to be designated a Historic District. Over the years, Walt Whitman, Henry Ward Beecher, Henry Miller, Truman Capote, and Norman Mailer have all called the Heights home. Today, Brooklyn Heights is distinguished by a superb collection of National Historic Landmark churches and nineteenth-century brownstones. Significant New York City landmarks, such as the Brooklyn Historical Society and Brooklyn Borough Hall are located here, and tourists and locals alike flock to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, with its inspiring views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and beyond. Maps & Transport Download our Visitor's Guide to Downtown Brooklyn & Brooklyn Heights [pdf] for a handy area map and neighborhood descriptions. Montague Street sits atop one of New York's busiest subway hubs, the Court Street/Borough Hall station, which is served by the 2/3, 4/5, N/R, and M subway lines. Local bus lines include the B25, B26, B38, B41, B51, and B52 lines. For more bus and subway information, visit the MTA website. Montague Street is easily accessible by car via the Brooklyn Bridge or the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Find us on Google Maps. Metered street parking is available, and public garages are located on Montague between Clinton and Court; at 40 Clinton Street, between Pierrepont and Cadman Plaza West; and at 300 Cadman Plaza West, between Clinton and Pierrepont. About Brooklyn Heights Wikipedia entry on Brooklyn Heights Flickr images tagged brooklynheights Heights history on South Brooklyn Network Community Resources Brooklyn Community Board 2 Brooklyn Heights Association NYPD 84th Precinct Local Elected Officials Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President Stephen Levin, NY City Council, District 33 Daniel Squadron, NY State Senate, District 25 Joan Millman, NY State Assembly, District 52 Yvette Clarke, US House, NY District 11 Nydia Velázquez, US House, NY District 12 Kirsten Gillibrand, US Senate Charles Schumer, US Senate Newspapers & Blogs Brooklyn Daily Eagle Brooklyn Heights Courier The Brooklyn Paper Brooklyn Heights Blog Brownstoner McBrooklyn	Sights & Attractions Borough Hall Farmer's Market Cadman Plaza, at Montague and Court Street Local produce, cheeses, baked goods, and more are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Saturday, year-round; and on Thursday from April through December. Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street, at Court Street In addition to the Brooklyn Borough President's office, Borough Hall houses the Brooklyn Tourism and Visitors Center. Brooklyn Bridge Park This 85-acre park, under construction just below the western end of Montague Street, will stretch 1.3 miles along the East River from north of the Manhattan Bridge to Atlantic Avenue. Learn more about park plans from the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, at Clinton Street Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is dedicated to the exploration and appreciation of Brooklyn's urban heritage. The society houses a museum and library, mounts exhibits, offers educational programs, and leads historic walking tours. The Brooklyn Heights Promenade Above the East River, from Remsen St. to Orange St. The Promenade was created during construction of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and opened in 1950. Today the third-mile-long walkway is famed for its stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge, lower Manhattan, and New York Harbor. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral Henry Street, between Montague and Remsen Streets The cathedral's massive bronze doors were salvaged from the ocean liner Normandie. St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church Montague Street, at Clinton Street This 1847 Gothic Revival church contains some of the first stained-glass windows made in America. The church hosts public organ concerts every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Toy Museum of NY 157 Montague Street, 2nd Floor Collectors and kids alike can explore the history of toys from the 1880s through 1980s. Children who visit the Toy Museum can also paint their own toys and play dress-up with fun costumes. Walking Tour CityListen Tour of Brooklyn Heights Download a 90-minute guided audio tour of Brooklyn Heights to your iPod (or other MP3 player); fee for audio tour, but printable tour map is free.