128 Smith St
Bar Tabac
A French bistro on the corner of Smith and Dean, busy for brunch and late dinner.
Landmarked
1973Boerum Hill Historic District
Shopping
Atlantic AveBoutiques, bars and restaurants
Transit hub
10+ linesAt Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr
Subway
A · C · G · FHoyt-Schermerhorn, Bergen St
Living in Boerum Hill
Row houses steps from Downtown Brooklyn
Boerum Hill runs from Schermerhorn Street south to Warren Street, between Court Street and Fourth Avenue. Its historic district, designated in 1973, centers on State, Pacific, Dean and Bergen Streets, with Greek Revival and Italianate row houses from the mid-1800s.
Atlantic Avenue is the shopping street, with furniture shops, boutiques and bars. Smith Street brings restaurants, and Downtown Brooklyn, BAM and Barclays Center are all in close proximity.
The Compass Downtown Brooklyn office is at 375 Schermerhorn Street, on the edge of Boerum Hill.
The neighborhood
Things to do in Boerum Hill
Where to eat, shop and spend the weekend, ranked by how often people search for and review each place.
Restaurants & bars
Smith Street, Atlantic Avenue and Schermerhorn
- Hollow Nickel494 Atlantic Ave · bar and burgers
- The Brazen Head228 Atlantic Ave · pub and beer garden
- Someday Bar364 Atlantic Ave · cocktails and small plates
Coffee & bakeries
Bergen, Atlantic and Hoyt
Parks & culture
Playgrounds and the arts district next door
- Boerum Park364 Warren St · playground
- BAMFort Greene · theater, dance, film and music
- Barclays CenterAtlantic & Flatbush · concerts and the Brooklyn Nets
- Atlantic Avenue shopsBoutiques, furniture and design stores from Court St to Fourth Ave
Schools
Public options in and near Boerum Hill
- P.S. 38 The Pacific450 Pacific St · zoned public elementary
- Boerum Hill School for International Studies284 Baltic St · public middle and high school
School zones change from year to year. Confirm the zone for any address with the NYC Department of Education school finder.
Getting around
One of Brooklyn's best-connected neighborhoods
- Hoyt-SchermerhornA / C / G
- Bergen StF / G
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / B / D / N / Q / R / W
- Atlantic TerminalLIRR
Boerum Hill real estate
Homes for sale in Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill combines historic row houses with a growing number of condominiums along Atlantic Avenue, Schermerhorn Street and Fourth Avenue. The row houses on the landmarked blocks are typically three to four stories, many converted to owner's duplexes with rental units.
Transit access and proximity to Downtown Brooklyn shape demand for apartments, while the row-house blocks behave more like the rest of Brownstone Brooklyn.
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Our sales
Recent Riolo Properties sales in and around Boerum Hill
Downtown Brooklyn110 Livingston St, 14K$885,000
Cobble Hill · Condo56 Bergen St, 1R$1,988,750
Cobble Hill · Condo161 Columbia St, 3B$1,485,000Thinking about selling in Boerum Hill? Find out what your home would sell for today.
Boerum Hill real estate agents
Why clients choose Riolo Properties in Boerum Hill
Local knowledge
Our team works across Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, from State Street row houses to new condominiums.
Three generations
A family team at Compass serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Hamptons, with REBNY's Residential Deal of the Year in 2016.
Compass marketing
Private Exclusives, Coming Soon and full public launch, so you can choose how and when your home reaches buyers. Read client testimonials.
Questions buyers ask
Boerum Hill FAQ
What subway lines serve Boerum Hill?
Hoyt-Schermerhorn has the A, C and G, Bergen Street has the F and G, and Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr adds ten more lines plus the LIRR.
What kinds of homes are in Boerum Hill?
Mid-1800s Greek Revival and Italianate row houses on the landmarked blocks, plus newer condominiums along Atlantic Avenue, Schermerhorn Street and Fourth Avenue.
Is Boerum Hill a historic district?
Yes. The Boerum Hill Historic District was designated in 1973 and later expanded.
Who are the top real estate agents in Boerum Hill?
Riolo Properties is a three-generation team at Compass that works in Boerum Hill and across Brownstone Brooklyn. Its recent sales in and around Boerum Hill include 556 State Street. Call 917-905-0099 or email [email protected].
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Riolo Properties sales are past transactions, not current availability. Neighborhood photography: Unsplash. Places ranked by search and review volume, November 2026.