About Borough Hall
Borough Hall is the civic heart of Brooklyn, with the 2/3/4/5 trains stopping here at the base of the Greek Revival Brooklyn Borough Hall building. The station serves the civic and legal district of downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn Law School, Federal Courthouse), and is the gateway to Brooklyn Heights - one of New York's most beautiful historic neighbourhoods, with 19th-century brownstones and the promenade with the finest Manhattan skyline views.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Brooklyn Heights Promenade (15 min walk west) has the most spectacular Manhattan skyline views in the outer boroughs
- 2Brooklyn Heights neighbourhood has beautiful Federal and Greek Revival townhouses - excellent for architecture walks
- 3The famous Grimaldi's pizzeria and Juliana's pizza are under the Brooklyn Bridge (15 min walk)
- 4The 4/5 express trains give fast access to Grand Central (5 min) and Fulton Street Manhattan (3 min)
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Bridge Park
DUMBO (10 min walk)
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Zone 2
Travel Zone
Est. 1908
Zone 2 Stations
Step-free access available