Bedford Stuyvesant
Bedford-Stuyvesant, also known as Bed-Stuy, is a culturally rich Brooklyn neighborhood renowned for historic brownstone architecture and serving as an anchor for the Black communities of New York City.
A hub of African American culture during the Harlem Renaissance, served as a center of Civil Rights activism in the 60s and raised a generation of legendary hip hop artists from Jay-Z, Lil Kim, ODB, Yasiin Bey, and Biggie Smalls to name a few. Oh, and Spike Lee, Bobby Fischer, Jackie Gleason, Jackie Robinson, Mike Tyson, and Shirley Chisholm all have historic ties to Bed Stuy.
Bed-Stuy preserves its historical charm with streets lined with majestic brownstones. Bed Stuy is home to the country’s largest concentration of Victorian architecture. Visitors explore iconic landmarks like the Stuyvesant Mansion and the Hattie Carthan Community Garden.
The neighborhood’s food scene, nightlife, and landmarks draw people seeking an authentic slice of Brooklyn’s diverse character.