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107-430: Lenny Kravitz holds the record for the most wins in this category, with a total of four consecutive wins from 1999 to 2002. Bruce Springsteen has been presented the award three times, and two-time winners include Eric Clapton , Bob Dylan, Don Henley , and Robert Palmer . Since its inception, American artists have been presented with the award more than any other nationality, though it has been presented to musicians from

214-710: A campaign was launched to supplant the "Bed-Stuy, Do-or-Die" slogan with "Bed-Stuy, and Proud of It". Violent crime also remained a problem in the area, and the two precincts that cover Bedford–Stuyvesant reported a combined 37 murders in 2010. Despite the largest recession to hit the United States in the last 70 years, gentrification continued steadily, and the blocks west of the Nostrand Avenue/Fulton Street intersection and north of Fulton Street and Stuyvesant Avenue were particularly impacted. In 2011, Bedford–Stuyvesant listed three Zagat -rated restaurants for

321-574: A chandelier for the crystal company Swarovski , named "Casino Royale". On July 7, 2007, Kravitz performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro, making him one of three major international rock stars to perform two huge free concerts at the world-famous Copacabana Beach along with Macy Gray and the Rolling Stones. Kravitz had already played there on March 21, 2005, drawing 300,000 people on

428-516: A club tour, and then in opening slots for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers , Bob Dylan , and David Bowie. Having played essentially all of the instruments on the album, Kravitz had to quickly assemble a touring band to support the Let Love Rule release. In May 2009, a 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of Let Love Rule was released worldwide by Virgin. Kravitz launched a LLR(20) tour of Europe and

535-585: A combination of rock and funk with a 1960s vibe. Music critics were mixed: some felt Kravitz was a gifted new artist, others felt he was overpowered by his musical influences. The album was a moderate success in the United States, but became an instant hit outside of the US, especially in Europe. Lisa Bonet directed the debut music video for the title track, "Let Love Rule". Stephen Smith signed Kravitz with talent booking agency CAA, who soon were fielding offers for Kravitz, first on

642-464: A concert of his own. The Live Earth concert, with eight other acts on the bill, including Pharrell and Macy Gray had an audience of 400,000 on the beach. Also in 2007, Kravitz released a version of " Cold Turkey " by John Lennon on the charity CD Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur . Kravitz also spent time recording his latest album, It Is Time for a Love Revolution , released February 5, 2008. On September 25, 2007,

749-528: A connection to the Brooklyn, Flatbush and Coney Island Railway 's northern terminal. The Weeksville subsection, founded in 1838, was recognized as one of the first, free African-American communities in the United States. The present street grid was laid out in 1835, as shown by the Street Commissioners map of 1839, and the blocks were divided into lots. The new street grid led to the abandonment of

856-455: A demo at his Hoboken, New Jersey , recording studio. The two shared an interest in using real instruments and vintage recording equipment, as well as a love of R&B, jazz, and rock. Kravitz would go on to collaborate with Hirsch on most of his albums. Kravitz began working on his debut album with Hirsch over the next year and a half, with Kravitz's father paying for the studio time. Kravitz met saxophonist Karl Denson and invited him to play on

963-429: A designer, Kravitz launched a furniture collection in partnership with CB2 in 2015. In 2015 he became a furniture designer for the first time ever launching a collection of furniture products marketed under the label CB2 x Kravitz design through retailer CB2. The collection was apparently inspired by the 70s and by the work of Italian designer Gabriella Crespi . The Raise Vibration world tour (2018) coincided with

1070-535: A funk-rock version of the song " Deuce " for the KISS cover album Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved . The track featured Stevie Wonder on harmonica and background vocals. With 5 (1998), Kravitz won the first of his four consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 1999 . In 1999 he produced and sang with Cree Summer on her solo album Street Faërie . His cover version of

1177-552: A group of Breuckelen residents decided to improve their farm properties behind the Wallabout section, which gradually developed into an important produce center and market. The petition to form a new hamlet was approved by Governor Stuyvesant in 1663. Its leading signer was Thomas Lambertsen, a carpenter from Holland. A year later, the English capture of New Netherland signaled the end of Dutch rule. In Governor Nicolls' Charter of 1667 and in

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1284-794: A house in Paris , a farm compound in Brazil , and a trailer with the surrounding land in The Bahamas . He follows veganism with a primarily raw vegan diet, and uses his land in Brazil and The Bahamas to grow his own food. PETA named Kravitz one of the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2022. Studio albums Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Bedford–Stuyvesant ( / ˌ b ɛ d f ər d ˈ s t aɪ v ə s ən t / BED -fərd STY -və-sənt ), colloquially known as Bed–Stuy ,

1391-574: A line inspired by Brazil's Tropicalia art movement of the late 1960s. In 1985, Kravitz met Cosby Show actress Lisa Bonet backstage at a New Edition concert in California. They were close friends for two years before beginning a relationship. In 1987 Kravitz moved back to New York City, where The Cosby Show was produced, to move in with Bonet. They eloped in Las Vegas on November 16, 1987, her 20th birthday. Kravitz, still known as Romeo Blue at

1498-605: A lower ratio of college-educated residents than the rest of the city as of 2018 . While 35% of residents age 25 and older have a college education or higher, 21% have less than a high school education and 43% are high school graduates or have some college education. By contrast, 40% of Brooklynites and 38% of city residents have a college education or higher. The percentage of Bedford–Stuyvesant students excelling in reading and math has been increasing, with reading achievement rising from 32 percent in 2000 to 37 percent in 2011, and math achievement rising from 23 percent to 47 percent within

1605-534: A plot of land and founded Weeksville. The Stuyvesant Heights Historic District in Bedford-Stuyvesant comprises 577 contributing residential buildings built between about 1870 and 1900. The district encompasses 17 individual blocks (13 identified in 1975 and four new in 1996). The buildings within the district primarily comprise two- and three-storey rowhouses with high basements, with a few multiple dwellings and institutional structures. The district includes

1712-491: A relatively low population of residents who are uninsured , or who receive healthcare through Medicaid . In 2018, this population of uninsured residents was estimated to be 11%, which is slightly lower than the citywide rate of 12%. The concentration of fine particulate matter , the deadliest type of air pollutant , in Bedford–Stuyvesant is 0.0081 milligrams per cubic metre (8.1 × 10  oz/cu ft), higher than

1819-557: A religious environment. After a spiritual experience when he was 13, he started attending church and later became a non-denominational Christian . Kravitz grew up spending weekdays on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with his parents, attending P.S. 6 for elementary school, and spending weekends at his grandmother Bessie's house in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn . Kravitz began banging on pots and pans in

1926-551: A sprinkling of English people; there were also a few professionals. A contemporary description calls it a very well kept residential neighborhood, typical of the general description of Brooklyn as "a town of homes and churches". Built in 1863, the Capitoline Grounds were the home of the Brooklyn Atlantics baseball team. The grounds were bordered by Nostrand Avenue, Halsey Street, Marcy Avenue, and Putnam Avenue. During

2033-498: Is a neighborhood in the northern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn . Bedford–Stuyvesant is bordered by Flushing Avenue to the north (bordering Williamsburg ), Classon Avenue to the west (bordering Clinton Hill ), Broadway to the east (bordering Bushwick and East New York ), and Atlantic Avenue to the south (bordering Crown Heights and Brownsville ). The main shopping street, Fulton Street, runs east–west

2140-529: Is also part of the 18th and 25th State Senate districts, represented respectively by Democrats Julia Salazar and Jabari Brisport , and the 54th, 55th, and 56th State Assembly districts, represented respectively by Democrats Erik Dilan , Latrice Walker , and Stefani Zinerman . Bed-Stuy is located in the New York City Council 's 36th and 41st districts, represented respectively by Democrats Chi Ossé and Darlene Mealy . Bedford–Stuyvesant

2247-406: Is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. Kravitz released his debut album Let Love Rule in 1989. This marked the beginning of a music career characterized by a blend of rock , funk , reggae , hard rock , soul , and R&B . Kravitz has had hit singles, including " It Ain't Over 'til It's Over " (1991) and " Again " (2000), each of which reached the top 10 on

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2354-596: Is located toward the western end of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Before the American Revolutionary War times, it was the first settlement to the east of the Village of Brooklyn. It was originally part of the old village of Bedford, which was centered near today's Bedford Avenue–Fulton Street intersection. The area "extends from Monroe Street on the north to Macon Street and Verona Place on the south, and from just east of Bedford Avenue eastward to Tompkins Avenue," according to

2461-761: Is patrolled by two precincts of the NYPD . The 81st Precinct is located at 30 Ralph Avenue, serving the area east of Marcus Garvey Boulevard, and the 79th Precinct is located at 263 Tompkins Avenue, serving the area west of Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) operates seven fire stations in Bedford–Stuyvesant. As of 2018 , preterm births and births to teenage mothers are more common in Bedford–Stuyvesant than in other places citywide. In Bedford–Stuyvesant, there were 95 preterm births per 1,000 live births (compared to 87 per 1,000 citywide), and 26.9 births to teenage mothers per 1,000 live births (compared to 19.3 per 1,000 citywide). Bedford–Stuyvesant has

2568-475: Is prominently featured in many of his songs, such as the lyrics on his album Baptism , and a tattoo on his back which is inscribed with "My Heart Belongs to Jesus Christ". In 2011, he stated that his 2005 religious commitment to remain celibate until remarriage was unchanged. In a 2014 interview with Men's Health , however, he reconsidered his previous stance. In 2024, Kravitz reaffirmed his desire to remain celibate once again, stating to The Guardian that it

2675-517: Is represented by the New York City Council 's 36th District. The neighborhood's name combines the names of what was the hamlet of Bedford, and the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhoods, initially separate neighborhoods which grew together. The 17th century hamlet of Bedford was named after the market town of Bedford in England . Stuyvesant Heights was named for Peter Stuyvesant , the last governor of

2782-645: The Billboard Top 100 chart; other hits include " Let Love Rule " (1989), " Always on the Run " (1991), " Are You Gonna Go My Way " (1993), " Fly Away " (1998), and " American Woman " (1999), each of which reached the top 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart. Kravitz has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance , which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking

2889-671: The Fats Domino tribute album Goin' Home; A Tribute To Fats Domino was released. Kravitz was on the song "Whole Lotta Lovin'" along with Rebirth Brass Band , Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews , Fred Wesley , Pee Wee Ellis , and Maceo Parker . Kravitz made his feature film acting debut in Precious which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009. In June 2010 it was announced that Kravitz would guest star on an episode of

2996-602: The Morgans Hotel Group , Swarovski Crystal , and The Setai Group. Swarovski selected Kravitz Design Inc. in 2005 and 2006 to participate in their Crystal Palace Collection. Kravitz Design also envisioned a luxury recording studio for The Setai Resort and Residences in Miami Beach , New York, Paris, and New Orleans . In 2010, Kravitz Design collaborated with Flavor Paper wallpaper on the Tropicalismo Collection,

3103-702: The Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church , the Romanesque Revival style Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, and St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and expanded in 1996. There are several other historic districts in the neighborhood as of 2024 , designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission . Bedford Stuyvesant/Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

3210-402: The 2000s, the neighborhood began to experience gentrification . The two significant reasons for this were the affordable housing stock consisting of brownstone rowhouses located on quiet tree-lined streets, as well as a significant decrease of crime in the neighborhood. Many properties were renovated after the start of the 21st century, and new retailers began moving to the neighborhood. Both

3317-572: The 2020 census data from New York City Department of City Planning on the neighborhood racial demographics, western Bedford-Stuyvesant now has an almost equal population of White and Black residents with each of their population residents at between 30,000 and 39,999 along with having between 10,000 and 19,999 Hispanic residents. Eastern Bedford-Stuvyvesant has 40,000+ Black residents, 20,000 to 29,000 White residents, and 10,000 to 19,999 Hispanic residents. The 2020 census data show Bedford-Stuyvesant with an increasing diverse racial community. Bedford

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3424-532: The BSRC's projects. The abandoned Sheffield Milk bottling plant on Fulton Street was turned into the BSRC offices in 1967, and the BSRC bought and renovated many housing units as well as administered a $ 73 million mortgage assistance program to encourage African-American homeownership. The BSRC also implemented a controversial plan by I.M. Pei to close off St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place, between Kingston and Albany Avenues, and convert these into community spaces. In

3531-601: The Bed-Stuy area, including the Woodhull Medical Center and the Interfaith Medical Center . Bedford–Stuyvesant is covered by four primary ZIP Codes (11206, 11216, 11221, 11233) and parts of three other ZIP Codes (11205, 11213, and 11233). The northern part of the neighborhood is covered by 11206; the central part, by 11221; the southwestern part, by 11216; and the southeastern part, by 11233. In addition,

3638-656: The Brooklyn and Jamaica Turnpike in favor of a continuation of Brooklyn's Fulton Street, though the lands for the street grid were not sold to the City of Brooklyn until 1852. When Charles C. Betts purchased Maria Lott's tract of land the same year, this marked the end of two centuries of Dutch patrimonial holdings. Most of the streets were not opened until the 1860s, at which point Bedford–Stuyvesant's streets were named after prominent figures in American history. The Dripps Map of 1869 shows that

3745-838: The California Boys Choir for three years, where he performed a classical repertoire, and sang with the Metropolitan Opera . He took part in Mahler 's Third Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl . It was in Los Angeles that Kravitz was introduced to rock music, listening to the Beatles , the Rolling Stones , Led Zeppelin , Jimi Hendrix , the Grateful Dead , Aerosmith , Black Sabbath , Creedence Clearwater Revival , Kiss , Pink Floyd , and

3852-556: The Charter of 1686, Bedford is mentioned as a settlement within the Town of Brueckelen. Bedford hamlet had an inn as early as 1668, and, in 1670, the people of Breuckelen purchased from the Canarsie Indians an additional area for common lands in the surrounding region. Bedford Corners, approximately located where the present Bedford Avenue meets Fulton Street , and only three blocks west of

3959-573: The Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue commercial corridors became part of the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District, bringing along with it a beautification project. Through a series of "wallscapes" (large outdoor murals ), the campaign honored famous community members, including community activist and poet June Jordan , activist Hattie Carthan , and rapper The Notorious B.I.G. The campaign sought to show off

4066-551: The Guess Who 's hit " American Woman " won him another Grammy at the Grammy Awards of 2000 and helped the Guess Who's song reach a new audience. Kravitz's version of the song originally came from the soundtrack of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and was added to 5 as a bonus track in 1999. Kravitz worked on two songs for Michael Jackson 's Invincible album released in 2001; a snippet of " Another Day "

4173-629: The Landmarks Preservation Commission. Bedford is adjacent to Williamsburg, Crown Heights, and Clinton Hill. Stuyvesant Heights is located toward the southern-central section of Bedford-Stuyvesant. It has historically been an African-American enclave. It derives its name from Stuyvesant Avenue, its principal thoroughfare. It was originally part of the outlying farm area of Bedford for most of its early history. A low-rise residential district of three- and four-story masonry row houses and apartment buildings with commercial ground floors, it

4280-476: The NYPD's 79th Precinct in Bedford–Stuyvesant had been one of the only three police precincts in the NYPD to which black police officers were assigned. Race riots followed in 1967 and 1968, as part of the political and racial tensions in the United States of the era, aggravated by continued high unemployment among blacks, continued de facto segregation in housing , and the failure to enforce civil rights laws. With

4387-457: The Run ", a tribute to his mother, featured Slash on guitar. "Stand by My Woman" and "What Goes Around Comes Around" followed. Sean Lennon co-wrote and played piano on the song "All I Ever Wanted". In 1994, Kravitz recorded "Main Squeeze" with Teena Marie from her Passion Play CD. Kravitz also made a video to pay tribute to Teena Marie when she suddenly died on December 26, 2010. He recorded

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4494-699: The Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, the Turnpike ran along the approximate line of Decatur Street. Cripplebush Road to Newtown and the Clove Road to Flatbush also met at Bedford Corners. Hunterfly Road, which joined the Turnpike about a mile to the east of Clove Road, also served as a route for farmers and fishermen of the Canarsie and New Lots areas. At the time of the Revolution, Leffert's son Jakop

4601-440: The Stuyvesant Heights north of Decatur Street looked much as it does today. Stuyvesant Heights was emerging as a neighborhood entity with its own distinctive characteristics. The houses had large rooms, high ceilings and large windows, and were built primarily by German immigrants. The people who bought these houses were generally upper-middle-class families, mostly lawyers, shopkeepers, and merchants of German and Irish descent, with

4708-598: The United Kingdom four times, from Australia once, and from South Africa once. Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year. Award was combined with the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance category and presented in a genderless category known as Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo . Lenny Kravitz Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964)

4815-424: The United States in support of the re-release. In 1990, Kravitz produced the song " Justify My Love " for Madonna , which he co-wrote with Ingrid Chavez . The song appeared on her greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection . Kravitz separated from Lisa Bonet in 1991, amid rumors of an affair between him and Madonna. Kravitz has denied any infidelity. Kravitz and Bonet divorced in 1993. Kravitz produced

4922-442: The United States, with roughly 8,800 buildings built before 1900. Its building stock includes many historic brownstones . These homes were developed for the expanding upper-middle class from the 1890s to the late 1910s. These homes contain highly ornamental detailing throughout their interiors and have classical architectural elements, such as brackets, quoins , fluting , finials , and elaborate frieze and cornice banding. Since

5029-556: The United States. In July 2005, the NYPD designated the Fulton Street–Nostrand Avenue business district in Bedford–Stuyvesant as an "Impact Zone", which directed significantly increased levels of police protection and resources to the area for two consecutive 6-month periods, resulting in a 15% decrease in crime within one year. Despite the improvements and increasing stability of the community, Bedford–Stuyvesant has continued to be stigmatized in some circles. In March 2005

5136-582: The Who , and he said he was "attracted to the cool style, the girls, the rock 'n' roll lifestyle." During his junior high school years, he was also introduced to marijuana; he has stated that he was a "pothead" during his youth. His other musical influences at the time included Fela Kuti , Bill Withers , Marvin Gaye , Pharoah Sanders , and Miles Davis . Later influences came in the form of John Lennon and Bob Marley . Kravitz attended Beverly Hills High School , where he

5243-757: The ZIP Code 11205 covers several blocks in the northwestern corner of Bed-Stuy, and 11213 includes several blocks in the extreme southern portion of the neighborhood. The United States Postal Service operates four post offices nearby: the Restoration Plaza Station at 1360 Fulton Street, the Shirley A Chisholm Station at 1915 Fulton Street, the Bushwick Station at 1369 Broadway, and the Halsey Station at 805 MacDonough Street. Bedford–Stuyvesant generally has

5350-591: The age of seven, he saw the Jackson 5 perform at Madison Square Garden , and they became his favorite performers. His father, who was also a jazz promoter, was friends with Duke Ellington , Sarah Vaughan , Count Basie , Ella Fitzgerald , Bobby Short , Miles Davis , and other jazz greats; Ellington even played "Happy Birthday" for him on his fifth birthday. In 1974, at the age of 10, Kravitz relocated to Los Angeles with his parents when his mother landed her role on The Jeffersons . At his mother's urging, he joined

5457-506: The ages of 0 and 17, 33% between 25 and 44, and 22% between 45 and 64. The ratio of college-aged and elderly residents was lower, at 10% and 11% respectively. As of 2022, the median household income in Community Board 3 was $ 71,123. In 2018, an estimated 23% of Bedford–Stuyvesant residents lived in poverty, compared to 21% in all of Brooklyn and 20% in all of New York City. One in eight residents (13%) were unemployed, compared to 9% in

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5564-412: The area was still largely rural with a few freestanding houses mostly on MacDonough Street. The real development of the district began slowly at first, accelerating between 1885 and 1900, and gradually tapering off during the first two decades of the 20th century. In 1857, the City of Brooklyn acquired part of the estate of Tunis Johnson (grandson of Jeremiah Johnson ) to establish a public park. The park

5671-431: The area's positive accomplishments. Several long-time residents and business owners expressed concern that they would be priced out by newcomers, whom they disparagingly characterize as " yuppies and buppies [black urban professionals]", according to one neighborhood blog. They feared that the neighborhood's ethnic character would be lost. However, Bedford–Stuyvesant's population has experienced much less displacement of

5778-497: The black population than other areas of Brooklyn, such as Williamsburg and Cobble Hill . Bedford–Stuyvesant saw the influx of more upwardly mobile middle class African American families, as well as immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean . Surrounding neighborhoods in northern and eastern Brooklyn have a combined population of about 940,000 and are roughly 82% black, making them the largest concentration of African Americans in

5885-530: The border with Crown Heights, is the Alice and Agate Courts Historic District, a set of 36 Queen Anne row houses which were designated on February 10, 2009. The entirety of Community Board 3 had 152,403 inhabitants as of NYC Health 's 2018 Community Health Profile, with an average life expectancy of 76.8 years. This is lower than the median life expectancy of 81.2 for all New York City neighborhoods. Most inhabitants are middle-aged adults and youth: 24% are between

5992-410: The citywide and boroughwide averages. Nineteen percent of Bedford–Stuyvesant residents are smokers , which is higher than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Bedford–Stuyvesant, 29% of residents are obese , 13% are diabetic , and 34% have high blood pressure —compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 22% of children are obese, compared to

6099-404: The citywide average of 20%. Eighty-four percent of residents eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which is slightly lower than the city's average of 87%. In 2018, 76% of residents described their health as "good", "very good", or "excellent", slightly less than the city's average of 78%. For every supermarket in Bedford–Stuyvesant, there are 57 bodegas . There are several hospitals in

6206-496: The citywide rate. The ethnic and racial mix of the population has undergone dramatic changes in the past 15 years as the neighborhood has attracted new residents. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, three-quarters of the residents identified as black or African-American in 2000, but this share had declined to less than half of the population by 2015. In 2015, one-quarter of the residents were white and nearly one-fifth were Hispanic. By comparison, in 2000, less than 3 percent of

6313-502: The colony of New Netherland . In the second half of the 17th century, the lands which constitute the present neighborhood belonged to three Dutch settlers: Dirck Janse Hooghland, who operated a ferryboat on the East River, and farmers Jan Hansen, and Leffert Pietersen van Haughwout. In pre- revolutionary Kings County, Bedford was the first major settlement east of the Village of Brooklyn, on

6420-606: The country today. Kravitz joined other American recipients such as Martin Scorsese , George Clooney , and Bob Dylan. On February 26, 2012, he performed at the Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500, the opening race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. A sample of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" was used in American singer Chris Willis 's single "Too Much In Love", released on August 16, 2011. Lenny Kravitz played

6527-408: The creative studio Kravitz Design Inc. Kravitz was previously married to Lisa Bonet , with whom he has a daughter, Zoë Kravitz . Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964, in New York City , the only child of NBC television news producer Sy Kravitz (1924–2005) and actress Roxie Roker (1929–1995). His mother came from a Christian family that was of African-American and Bahamian descent. His father

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6634-516: The early 2000s, Bedford-Stuyvesant has undergone significant gentrification, resulting in a dramatic demographic shift combined with increasing rent and real estate prices. Bedford–Stuyvesant is mostly part of Brooklyn Community District 3 . Its primary ZIP Codes are 11205, 11206, 11216, 11221, 11233, and 11238. Bedford–Stuyvesant is patrolled by the 79th and 81st Precincts of the New York City Police Department . Politically it

6741-418: The ferry road to the town of Jamaica and eastern Long Island . Stuyvesant Heights, however, was farmland; the area became a community after the American Revolutionary War. For most of its early history, Stuyvesant Heights was part of the outlying farm area of the small hamlet of Bedford, settled by the Dutch during the 17th century within the incorporated town of Breuckelen. The hamlet had its beginnings when

6848-408: The first time; by 2014, there were over ten Zagat-rated establishments. Moreover, in June 2013, 7 Arlington Place, the setting for Spike Lee 's 1994 film Crooklyn , was sold for over its asking price, at $ 1.7 million. A diverse mix of students, hipsters , artists, creative professionals, architects, and attorneys of all races continued to move to the neighborhood. A business improvement district

6955-473: The first urban riots of the era took place there due to social and racial divisions in the city contributed to the tensions. The relationship between the NYPD and the city's black community became strained due to perceptions of the NYPD as being oppressive and racially biased, and at that time, few black policemen were present on the force. Predominantly black neighborhoods received disproportionate rates of arrests and prosecutions for drug-related crimes, and

7062-407: The help of local activists and politicians, such as Civil Court Judge Thomas Jones , grassroots organizations of community members and businesses willing to aid were formed and began the rebuilding of Bedford–Stuyvesant. In 1965, Andrew W. Cooper , a journalist from Bedford–Stuyvesant, brought suit under the Voting Rights Act against racial gerrymandering under the grounds that Bedford–Stuyvesant

7169-414: The hit sitcom The Jeffersons . Kravitz urged Smith to manage his career and assist him in finding a record deal. In less than a month of shopping the recordings, five labels (Warner Bros, Elektra, Geffen, Capitol, and Virgin) were in a bidding war for Kravitz. Eventually, a deal was made with Virgin Records in January 1989, and signed by Virgin A&R executive Nancy Jeffries. The label was "excited" about

7276-448: The internet. Kravitz appeared in the audience of Madonna's Confessions Tour (2006) during numerous shows. He later joined Madonna live on stage to play guitar on the song, "I Love New York", at the last of four Paris shows. Kravitz founded a design firm named Kravitz Design, stating if he hadn't been a musician he would have been a designer. Kravitz Design, focused on interior and furniture design, has designed residential spaces, as well as

7383-420: The kitchen, playing them as drums at the age of three. He decided that he wanted to be a musician at the age of five. He began playing the drums and soon added guitar. He grew up listening to the music his parents listened to: R&B , jazz , classical , opera , gospel , and blues . He said, "My parents were very supportive of the fact that I loved music early on, and they took me to a lot of shows." Around

7490-512: The late 1930s, the neighborhood has been a major cultural center for Brooklyn's African American population. Following the construction of the Fulton Street subway line ( A and ​ C trains) in 1936, African Americans left an overcrowded Harlem for greater housing availability in Bedford–Stuyvesant. From Bedford–Stuyvesant, African Americans have since moved into the surrounding areas of Brooklyn, such as East New York , Crown Heights , Brownsville , and Fort Greene . Since

7597-433: The late 1980s, resistance to illegal drug-dealing included, according to Rita Webb Smith, following police arrests with a civilian Sunni Muslim 40-day patrol of several blocks near a mosque, the same group having earlier evicted drug sellers at a landlord's request, although that also resulted in arrests of the Muslims for "burglary, menacing and possession of weapons", resulting in a probationary sentence. Beginning in

7704-473: The length of the neighborhood and intersects high-traffic north–south streets including Bedford Avenue , Nostrand Avenue , and Stuyvesant Avenue. Bedford–Stuyvesant contains four smaller neighborhoods: Bedford, Stuyvesant Heights, Ocean Hill , and Weeksville (also part of Crown Heights). Part of Clinton Hill was once considered part of Bedford–Stuyvesant. Bedford–Stuyvesant has the largest collection of intact and largely untouched Victorian architecture in

7811-485: The music he was making, music inspired by his relationship with wife Bonet and their new daughter, Zoe. On Smith's urging, Kravitz dropped the name Romeo Blue and reclaimed the Lenny Kravitz moniker. About his time as Romeo Blue, Kravitz said, "Ultimately, it got me back to myself. And when I finally did accept myself for myself, music started flowing out of me." Kravitz released his debut album Let Love Rule in 1989,

7918-518: The neighborhood included major sewer and water modernization projects, as well as fiber-optic and cable service upgrades. Improved natural and organic produce continued to become available at local delis and grocers, the farmer's market on Malcolm X Boulevard, and through the Bed-Stuy Farm Share. FreshDirect services the neighborhood, and a large member constituency of the adjacent Greene-Hill Food Coop are from Bedford–Stuyvesant. According to

8025-477: The part of Katniss' creative stylist, Cinna, in the first two Hunger Games films, The Hunger Games released on March 23, 2012 and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire released on November 22, 2013. In 2014 Lenny Kravitz released his tenth studio album Strut on his own Roxie Records via Kobalt Label Services . In 2015, Kravitz performed alongside Katy Perry at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show . As

8132-441: The population of Bedford–Stuyvesant. In the 1950s, real estate agents and speculators employed blockbusting to turn a profit. As a result, formerly middle-class white homes were being turned over to poorer black families. By 1960, eighty-five percent of the population was black. Gang wars erupted in 1961 in Bedford–Stuyvesant, and Alfred E. Clark of The New York Times referred to it as "Brooklyn's Little Harlem ". One of

8239-605: The population was white (the Hispanic share of the population has remained relatively unchanged). The Asian population has grown, but remains relatively small, making up less than 5 percent of the neighborhood. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2022 the population was 41% Black, 29% White , 18% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 8% other or from two or more races. The neighborhood is part of New York's 8th congressional district , represented by Democrat Hakeem Jeffries as of 2013 . It

8346-676: The pre-existing wooden homes were destroyed and replaced with brownstone rowhouses . In 1907, the completion of the Williamsburg Bridge facilitated the immigration of Jews and Italians from the Lower East Side of Manhattan. During the 1930s, major changes took place due to the Great Depression years. Immigrants from the American South and the Caribbean brought the neighborhood's black population to around 30,000, making it

8453-512: The present Historic District, was the intersection of several well traveled roads. The Brooklyn and Jamaica Turnpike, constructed by a corporation founded in 1809 and one of the oldest roads in Kings County, ran parallel to the present Fulton Street, from the East River ferry to the village of Brooklyn, thence to the hamlet of Bedford and on toward Jamaica via Bed–Stuy. Farmers from New Lots and Flatbush used this road on their way to Manhattan. Within

8560-441: The record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1 's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". Aside from his music career, Kravitz has acted in films including Precious (2009) and the first two installments of The Hunger Games film series (2012–13). In addition, he also founded

8667-534: The release of his 11th studio album. In April 2018, Kravitz signed with BMG Rights Management for a new worldwide publishing music deal to go with his new album Raise Vibration , released in September 2018. BMG had acquired Kravitz's music publishing rights in 2013, as part of Virgin Music Publishing . In 2023, Kravitz wrote and performed a song for the film Rustin entitled "Road to Freedom". The song

8774-508: The rest of both Brooklyn and New York City. Rent burden, or the percentage of residents who have difficulty paying their rent, is 53% in Bedford–Stuyvesant, higher than the citywide and boroughwide rates of 52% and 51% respectively. As of late 2021, Bedford–Stuyvesant is considered to be gentrifying . The 1790 census records of Bedford lists 132 freemen and 72 slaves. Rapid population growth followed major improvements to public transportation. By 1873, Bed-Stuy's (predominantly white) population

8881-506: The same time period. Bedford–Stuyvesant's rate of elementary school student absenteeism is higher than the rest of New York City. In Bedford–Stuyvesant, 30% of elementary school students missed twenty or more days per school year , compared to the citywide average of 20% of students. Additionally, 70% of high school students in Bedford–Stuyvesant graduate on time, lower than the citywide average of 75% of students. Several public schools serve Bedford-Stuyvesant. The zoned high school for

8988-556: The second destination for black New Yorkers and the New York Times even dubbed it "Little Harlem" in 1961. After a large decline during the 1970s (mirroring the citywide decline), the population in Bedford Stuyvesant grew by 34 percent between 1980 and 2015 (faster than the citywide growth rate of 21 percent) to reach 150,900 residents. The population increased by 25 percent between 2000 and 2015, more than three times faster than

9095-525: The second largest Black community in the city at the time. During World War II , the Brooklyn Navy Yard attracted many black New Yorkers to the neighborhood as an opportunity for employment, while the relatively prosperous war economy enabled many of the Jewish and Italian residents to move to Queens and Long Island. By 1950, the number of black residents had risen to 155,000, comprising about 55 percent of

9202-503: The self-titled album Vanessa Paradis (1991) for French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis . He played most of the instruments and co-wrote most of the songs on the album. In 1991, Kravitz released his second album, Mama Said . The songs on the album were about Bonet and documented his depression over their breakup. The single, " It Ain't Over 'til It's Over ", went to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 . A second single " Always on

9309-514: The seventh and ninth wards of the newly incorporated City of Brooklyn. With the building of the Brooklyn and Jamaica Railroad in 1833, along Atlantic Avenue , Bedford was established as a railroad station near the intersection of current Atlantic Avenue and Franklin Avenues. In 1836, the Brooklyn and Jamaica Railroad was taken over by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), which in 1878 would gain

9416-444: The song " Let Love Rule ". Kravitz was so impressed with his playing that Denson played on much of the album. Beginning in the late 1980s, Denson toured with Kravitz for five years. In October 1988, after completing most of the recording, Kravitz approached friend Stephen Elvis Smith, who had served as the music supervisor on Lisa Bonet 's The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World . Smith had also worked with Kravitz's mother on

9523-458: The time, suddenly found himself in the headlines of tabloids. He and Bonet had a daughter, Zoë Isabella Kravitz , on December 1, 1988, who became an actress, singer and model. Kravitz and Bonet separated in 1991. They divorced amicably in 1993. Kravitz dated French singer and model Vanessa Paradis from 1991 to 1996. He began dating Brazilian model Adriana Lima in 2001, and they lived together before becoming engaged in 2002. The engagement

9630-575: The upcoming season of Entourage . In 2011 Kravitz was honored with one of the highest cultural awards in France when he was made an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by French cultural minister Frederic Mitterrand in Paris. Kravitz stated he was "particularly touched" to receive the award in France as his success in the country pre-dated his success in the United States and still enjoys great record sales in

9737-651: The winters, the operators would flood the area and open an ice-skating arena. The grounds were demolished in 1880. In 1890, the city of Brooklyn founded another subsection: Ocean Hill , a working-class predominantly Italian enclave. In the last decades of the 19th century, with the advent of electric trolleys and the Fulton Street Elevated , Bedford–Stuyvesant became a working-class and middle-class bedroom community for those working in downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. At that time, most of

9844-485: Was subdivided from the larger community of Stuyvesant Heights. From the beginning of the 20th century to the 1960s Ocean Hill was an Italian enclave. By the late 1960s Ocean Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant proper together formed the largest African American community in the United States . Weeksville is located toward the southeast. Weeksville was named after James Weeks, an ex-slave from Virginia , who in 1838 bought

9951-563: Was 14,000. In the early 1900s, prosperous black families began buying up the mansions of Bed-Stuy, many of which were designed by prominent architects. The population was quick to grow, but it wasn't until the 1930s that Bed-Stuy's black population boomed. Following the introduction of the IND Fulton Street Line (a.k.a. the A/C line) in 1936, African-Americans left crowded Harlem in search of better housing opportunities. Bed-Stuy quickly became

10058-551: Was a leading citizen of Bedford and the town clerk of Brooklyn. His neighbor, Lambert Suydam, was captain of the Kings County cavalry in 1776. An important part of the Battle of Long Island took place in and near the Historic District. In 1784, the people of the Town of Brooklyn held their first town meeting since 1776. In 1800, Bedford was designated one of the seven districts of the Town of Brooklyn, and, in 1834, it became part of

10165-665: Was called off in August 2003. Lima was featured in the music video for Kravitz's 2002 single " Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay) ". He then briefly dated and was engaged to Australian actress Nicole Kidman from 2003 to 2004. Kravitz identifies himself as a Christian in a religious sense "through choice" but states, "I'm also a Jew . It's all the same to me." During another interview, he stated, "I'm half Jewish, I'm half black, I look in-between." He also notes that spirituality "has been an important issue in [his] growth", citing his upbringing by parents of different faiths. Such spirituality

10272-483: Was classmates with Maria McKee , Nicolas Cage , and Slash . He taught himself to play piano and bass and made friends with Zoro , who would later become his long-time collaborator. His parents divorced in 1985. With record labels still telling him his music was not "black enough" or "white enough", Kravitz decided to record an album on his own under the name Romeo Blue. Kravitz had met the recording engineer, keyboardist, and bassist Henry Hirsch in 1985 when recording

10379-492: Was designated on April 16, 2013, and extended the Stuyvesant Heights district north to Jefferson Avenue, east to Malcolm X Boulevard, and west to Tompkins Avenue. The Bedford Historic District was created on December 8, 2015, and is roughly bounded by Fulton Street, Bedford Avenue, Monroe Street, and Tompkins Avenue. The Willoughby–Hart Historic District was designated on June 25, 2024, and includes about 50 buildings on Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street. Along Atlantic Avenue, on

10486-424: Was developed mostly between 1870 and 1920, mainly between 1895 and 1900. The Stuyvesant Heights Historic District is located within the area bounded roughly by Tompkins Avenue on the west, Macon and Halsey Streets on the north, Malcolm X Boulevard on the east, and Fulton Street on the south. Ocean Hill is located toward the eastern end Ocean Hill received its name in 1890 for being slightly hilly. Hence it

10593-526: Was divided among five congressional districts , each with a white representative . It resulted in the creation of New York's 12th Congressional District and the election in 1968 of Shirley Chisholm , the first black woman and West Indian American ever elected to the US Congress . In 1967, Robert F. Kennedy , U.S. senator for New York state, launched a study of problems facing the urban poor in Bedford–Stuyvesant, which received almost no federal aid and

10700-469: Was his father's infidelity that inspired him to make a change. "After the marriage, [to ex-wife Lisa Bonet] I became more like him. I was becoming a player....I didn't like it. I didn't want to be that guy. So I had to tackle that and it took years....by taking responsibility. Discipline. Not letting my own desires take over." Kravitz also stated in the same interview that he had not been in a romantic relationship for 9 years at that point. He currently owns

10807-573: Was launched along the Fulton and Nostrand Corridor, with a redesigned streetscape planned to include new street trees, street furniture, pavers , and signage and improved cleanliness in an effort to attract more business investment. Major infrastructure upgrades have been performed or are in progress, such as Select Bus Service bus rapid transit on the B44 route along Nostrand and Bedford Avenues, which began operating in late 2013. Other infrastructure upgrades in

10914-505: Was leaked, and the full version was officially released on the album Michael in 2010. Kravitz released a Greatest Hits album in 2000. The single " Again " earned him his third consecutive Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal in the Grammy Awards of 2001 . In January 2006, Kravitz contributed "Breathe" to absoluttracks, a project sponsored by Absolut Vodka . This song was re-mixed by ten musical producers and distributed via

11021-691: Was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song . In December 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists for the 96th Oscars ceremony , and "Road to Freedom" was included in the Best Original Song category. Kravitz won Music Icon of the Year at the 49th People's Choice Awards . In March 2024, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . On May 24, 2024, he released his 12th album, Blue Electric Light , which

11128-507: Was of Russian-Jewish origin. Through his mother, Kravitz is a second cousin of television weather presenter Al Roker , as their grandfathers were brothers. Kravitz was named after his uncle, Leonard M. Kravitz , a private first class who was killed in action in the Korean War at the age of 20, while single-handedly holding off a Chinese attack, enabling most of his platoon to escape. During his early years, Kravitz did not grow up in

11235-435: Was opened in 1871, named Tompkins Park after Daniel D. Tompkins . In 1985 it was renamed Herbert Von King Park after the local community leader. Construction of masonry row houses in the 1870s began to transform the rural district into an urban area. The first row of masonry houses in Stuyvesant Heights was built in 1872 on MacDonough Street for developer Curtis L. North. In the 1880s and 1890s, more rows were added, most of

11342-427: Was supported by a world tour with the same name. Kravitz has partnered with Leica on two occasions. In 2015 a Leica M-P edition titled "The Correspondent", and again in 2019 with a Monochrom edition titled "Drifter". Kravitz Design Inc. is a New York City–based company founded by Kravitz in 2003. Kravitz Design focuses on commercial, residential and product creative direction and design. Among its clients are

11449-493: Was the city's largest non-white community. Under Kennedy's leadership and with the help of activists, the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation was established as the United States' first community development corporation. The Manhattan-based Development and Services Corporation (D&S) was established with business, banking and professional leaders which advised and raised private funding for

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