The Fort Greene Association is an inclusive organization, concerned about the needs of all residents. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, live in the Historic District or outside, you are welcome to become involved, join the association and attend meetings and events.

We want to know what is important to you and how we can work together to make Fort Greene an even better place to live and work.

The Fort Greene Association, originally named the Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee, was formed in 1973 to preserve the distinctive 19th century architectural heritage of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, including the Olmsted and Vaux designed Fort Greene Park and Stanford White’s Prison Ship’s Martyrs Memorial. In 1978, the diligent efforts of the late Herbert Scott-Gibson, the founder of The Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee, and other early members, were rewarded when both BAM and the Fort Greene historic districts were accorded landmark district status by the New York City Landmarks Commission. Along with the Historic District of Clinton Hill, this downtown Brooklyn area is one of the largest intact remnants of a 19th century city in New York State and the nation. In 1994 the Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee was changed to The Fort Greene Association upon federal recognition as a not for profit organization.

Over time, The Fort Greene Association’s mission has evolved to address many of the broader concerns of our diverse community. Working together with our elected officials, city agencies and commissions and other community organizations, the Fort Greene Association has tried to insure that area residents have a voice concerning larger issues that affect our neighborhood. Among other things, the Fort Greene Association has worked closely with The New York Department of City Planning to amend zoning to ensure that future development in Fort Greene will harmonize in scale and purpose with the character of the neighborhood; lobbied the NYC Department of Transportation to improve pedestrian and biker safety; and through proceeds raised from the highly successful, biannual Fort Greene House Tour and additional private donations, the Fort Greene Association has begun distributing grants to a variety of local community organizations and has reached out to several local, public schools with seed money to enhance education and arts programs.

The Fort Greene Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports and works in concert with the many other fine organizations that make our community so special and vital.

Fort Greene Association [FGA] Privacy Policy

The Fort Greene Association is a member based community organization comprised of concerned residents, either homeowners or renters that are concerned with quality of life issues within Fort Greene Brooklyn. FGA’s mission requires, among other things, that it gather information from residents and businesspeople to help quantify the demographic in FGA’s catchment area. FGA’s mission also includes outreach to residents in the catchment area to inform them of proposed development plans and the status of required review processes under New York City or New York State law. This Privacy Policy governs FGA’s use of personal information that you provide or is provided to us by others in support of the organization’s mission.
1. FGA will not share your name, address, phone number, fax number or email address (“Contact Information”) with anyone.

2. FGA will communicate to you information regarding proposed development in the FGA catchment area, as well as information regarding any processes through which community members can provide input into the review of such development. If you do not wish to be contacted by FGA, you may request we mark your record as “do not contact” in our files. You may make this request by email to [email protected] or by letter to The Fort Greene Association, Inc., P.O. Box 170563, Brooklyn, NY 11217-0563.

3. FGA may share demographic information you provide to us but only anonymously in a way that would prevent a person viewing such information from identifying you, such as in an aggregate report.

4. You may request FGA permanently delete your contact information or demographic information from our files. You may make this request by email to [email protected] or by letter to The Fort Greene Association, Inc., P.O. Box 170563, Brooklyn, NY 11217-0563.

5. FGA may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time, in which case FGA will use its best efforts to notify you as to the new policy. The current FGA Privacy Policy is always available from the FGA web site at www.HistoricFortGreene.org

6. FGA may be required by law to provide information other parties, including law enforcement officials. Notwithstanding this Privacy Policy, FGA will comply with applicable law and court orders. If permitted by law, FGA will use its best efforts to notify you of the release of such information pertaining to you.

Meet the FGA Executive Board

Richard Norton (Vice Chair) has lived with his wife Margaret in Ft. Greene for 27 years and they have raised a family here. They restored a Brownstone which abuts the former ATURA sight, now known as College Commons, and as Block President for years negotiated with Ratner Associates over many local issues such as lot lines, facades and saving major trees. Richard was also on the Board of Friends of S. Oxford Park, which eventually resulted in a new park there, and has been active with other community organizations including presently the Public Safety Committee. Richard has been on the FGA Board for three years.

Mary Priebe (Corresponding Secretary) has lived in Fort Green since 1978, raising her family here. For the last two years, she has served on the FGA Board by reaching out to local neighborhood groups and schools as chair of the Grants Committee offering seed money for projects, financing for continuing programs as well as connections to our own neighborhood financial, educational, and inspirational capital. In the past year, Mary has worked on the House Tour, and Holiday Party and looks forward to the growth of the FGA over the next two years.

Sam Johnson (Treasurer) is a 22 year resident of Fort Greene having moved to an apartment on South Elliot Place in 1986 and residing there until he purchased his current residence on Carlton Avenue. He is married and has raised two children in Fort Greene. Sam is Professor of Psychology at Baruch College of the City University of New York. Before assuming that position, he served as Vice President for Student Development, Dean of Students, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Student Development and Counseling at Baruch College. Sam is a member of Manhattan Community Board 5. He has an active interest in parks, landmarks, traffic and land use. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles and book chapters and has received several awards for his service and scholarship.

MEMBERS AT LARGE
Susan Butler has lived in this neighborhood since 1983 with her husband Jay Butler and their two children. Susan has been on the FGA board since 2002 and is also a member of the Fort Greene Parks Conservancy board. Susan and Jay have a small Structural Engineering Company.

Naomi Dickerson is an artist whose work has been shown and collected by major museums. She has lived in Fort Greene for 15 years. “I love the community here – find it warm and progressive. It inspires me to participate in the Fort Greene Association, where for two years I have endeavored as editor of the FGA Newsletter to create a space where the unique and vibrant voices that constitute this organization may speak to the community and where the community may have a voice.”

Roslyn Huebener came to the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area in 1985 primarily as a real Estate investor with an eye toward securing a home for herself. She fell in love with the houses in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill neighborhood and indeed found a home. After her success with investment purchases, she was recruited by a local real estate company and by 1988 had established her own real estate firm. Before moving here, Roslyn had attended meetings at both the FGA and Society for Clinton Hill and within a short time became a board member of both organizations. She was also advertising manager for the local publication The Hill and served on that board for well over a decade. On the FGA board she has worked on various sub-committees but is best known for the creation of the FGA Holiday Extravaganza.

Lillian Jean-Baptiste has been a resident of Fort Greene, Brooklyn since 1995. “I knew I found “home” when I discovered Fort Greene offers everything that I need within walking distance. I did not have to go to New York City to have a great time.” Over the past 15 years Lillian honed her Advertising, Marketing and Event Production skills at major advertising, fashion and entertainment firms; she has worked on television and radio productions and spent time working with not-for-profits. Innovative ideas, a fresh perspective and the belief that every encounter is a business opportunity are the drivers to Lillian Jean-Baptiste success. Lillian Jean-Baptiste is also a member Brooklyn Women Coalition and the Greene Garden.

Jed Marcus and his family have lived happily in Fort Greene for decades, and he is lucky to walk to work, at Marcus Attorneys on Greene Avenue. For the last couple of years, he has enjoyed coordinating Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill (a project of the Fort Greene Association which is making our neighborhood even more earth-friendly). Marcus Attorneys and its sister project management company Insite are proud to have been instrumental in transforming 80 Hanson Place and the South Oxford Space into major community resources and bringing the Irondale Center to the LAPC. Jed’s current preoccupation is the never-ending construction of an ultimately satisfying extension of his home on Vanderbilt Avenue.

ALTERNATES
Joshua Beauregard and his wife, Emily, are new and proud residents of Fort Greene as of 2010. Josh is currently completing his doctoral degree in education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to returning to graduate school, he served as an educator in the New York City public school system. Josh can often be found in the wee hours of the morning walking his two dogs, Grizz and Mabel, down South Oxford Street to one of their favorite neighborhood spots - Fort Greene Park.

Georgianna Glose is the executive director at the Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership [SNAP], a community based organization focused on providing to low and moderate income residents in or near Fort Greene, access to gainful employment, further education, and quality health care by offering programs in technology, entrepreneurship and life skills. As a founding member of the Brooklyn-wide Interagency Council of the Aging, she worked with Brooklyn’s elders for the passage of important New York State Legislations including the prescription drug law (EPIC) and the basic banking bill. Georgianna holds a Doctorate in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Her doctoral work focused on racism. She has been a resident of Fort Greene for more than 30 years.

Brandon Kelly Brandon Kelly has been a Fort Greene resident since 2002. Working as a Financial Representative, he is dedicated to providing proven financial strategies to small business owners, families and individuals that will help them accomplish their financial objectives throughout their professional and personal lives. Brandon spent many successful years in the manufacturing and apparel industries, but always a people person, he realized he found no greater satisfaction than working in Fort Greene and making a positive difference in the lives of others while helping them realize their goals and live their dreams. His strong sense of community keeps him actively involved in the Fort Greene, the Ajile L. Turner Scholarship fund, and the Park Slope Food Coop

Siyon Kim has lived in and out of the neighborhood since 1997; becoming a permanent Fort Greene resident by 2002. She has a M.A. in Education and can be seen at all hours walking her dogs in Fort Greene Park.

Kay Lee immigrated from South Korea in 1979. She is married to Chan Lee and has two children. She and her husband have lived in the Fort Greene area for the last 20 years. They have a number of businesses in the area, and are proud to be part of such a diverse and growing neighborhood.