Fulton Street

Fulton Street runs through northern Brooklyn as a commercial corridor with national retailers, local shops, and varied dining options. The shopping stretch spans several blocks and offers clothing, household goods, and services.

The street takes its name from Robert Fulton, who operated steam ferries between Brooklyn and Manhattan in the early 19th century. Large commercial buildings rose along the route in the late 19th century as the neighborhood grew.

The thoroughfare carries the additional name Harriet Ross Tubman Avenue since 2005, honoring the abolitionist. Local businesses alternate with chain stores, and many people use the route to connect their homes with subway stations.

Major chain stores cluster in the middle section of the route, while smaller shops spread along the side stretches. Subway stations along the way make access easy from other parts of the city.

The Offerman Building from 1893 blends Romanesque architecture with modern apartments while keeping its ground floor as retail space. Many visitors overlook the ornate facade details of the building while shopping.