Downtown Brooklyn is the bustling, high-rise commercial and civic hub of Kings County, serving as New York City's third-largest central business district. It features over 12,000 residential units, major academic institutions like NYU Tandon, and cultural spots such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Known for the Fulton Street Mall and excellent 14-line subway access, this 24/7 neighborhood blends modern skyscrapers with historic government buildings. By day, office workers and students from nearby universities frequent the area's casual cafes and eateries, which include the original Junior’s, serving its renowned New York cheesecake.