Quick Profile
Fort Hamilton has the unique distinction of being both a military base and a neighborhood in Brooklyn. Well, technically it’s a sub-neighborhood of Bay Ridge.
Named after founding father Alexander Hamilton, the neighborhood sits in the southwestern corner of Brooklyn and it’s about a square mile in size (give or take). Its boundaries are 86th Street to the north, Belt Parkway and Fort Hamilton military installation to the south, 7th Avenue to the east, and Shore Road to the west.
The area was originally inhabited by the Canarsie Indians and later settled by the Dutch in 1620. A few decades later, thanks to land grants from Governor Peter Stuyvesant, Cornelius Van Werckhoven from the Netherlands purchased what is now Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton for a very small amount of money.
The area remained an isolated stretch of rural land until the electric trolley line was introduced to Brooklyn in 1892. The trolley connected various points of Brooklyn and Fort Hamilton soon flourished. .
Fort Hamilton and Bay Ridge experienced waves of immigration and just like other areas of New York City it became a true melting pot. Irish and Italians immigrants made their way to the neighborhood in the early part of the 20th century followed by Syrian and Lebanese immigrants in the 1950s. More recently, Asian and Arab-Americans call Fort Hamilton home.
Modern-day Fort Hamilton may not have the cool factor that other Brooklyn neighborhoods flaunt but there are many trade-offs. It offers tree-lined streets and friendly neighbors. Most residents will tell you it has a small-town feel with the added perk of affordable housing. Fort Hamilton’s proximity to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and access to Manhattan-bound trains make it a very commutable neighborhood.
Professional and resourceful, associate broker Joann Chan will streamline the process of renting, buying or selling your next home. With an analytical mind and artistic eye, she can also help you find your niche in the New York City real estate market.
\r\n\r\nBorn in Hong Kong and raised in NYC's Lower East Side, Joann knows the city's ins and outs and shares her knowledge with her home-hunting clients while providing exemplary service and extraordinary results.
\r\n\r\nPrior to joining Rutenberg, Joann maintained a successful career in finance working in credit risk management, auditing and credit research after receiving her degree in Accounting from The Stern Business School of NYU. She has also worked overseas in Hong Kong and Beijing where she gained international exposure while working for companies that included ING Barings, BankAmerica, Ernst & Young and United States Trust & Company.
\r\n\r\nJoann has traveled extensively all over the world, and during these travels she developed her on-going passion for culture, architecture, people and cuisine. Additionally, she is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. She can provide her diverse clientele with all the information they need to select a property best suited to their needs, or sell one at the best market price.
\r\n\r\nRecently, Joann has joined a Senior Transition Specialist Team at Rutenberg called “Next Move, working with seniors and their family who needs to move from their longtime homes for age-related reason. This real estate team is a pioneer in addressing the needs of this underserved sector of the community.
\r\n“I’ve been trained to understand and address the issues involved with this emotional charged transition, and to deal with the sellers and/ or with their families with sensitivity and utmost care. Together with our team, we can provide all the necessary resources to make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
\r\nPlease feel free to call Joann at (917) 790-9167 or email Joann at [email protected] to set up an appointment today.