Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn)
Eighth Avenue is a major street in Brooklyn, New York City. It was formerly an enclave for Norwegians and Norwegian-Americans, who have recently become a minority in the area among the current residents, which include new immigrant colonies, among them Chinese and Arabic-speaking peoples. Parts of it have been colloquially re-christened Little Hong Kong in recognition of these newer communities.
52-54 Eighth Avenue in Park Slope | |
| Owner | City of New York |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | NYCDOT |
| Length | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40.637°N 74.008°W |
| South end | 7th Avenue / 73rd Street in Dyker Heights |
| Major junctions | NY 27 in South Slope |
| North end | Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope |
| East | Ninth Avenue |
| West | Seventh Avenue |
The avenue starts at its north at Grand Army Plaza, going through Park Slope for 1 mile (1.6 km). It is interrupted by the Green-Wood Cemetery between 20th and 39th Streets, and after traveling nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) further south through Sunset Park, finally ends at 73rd Street in Bay Ridge.
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