The streets near Fort Hamilton are full of mom and pop stores of
all kinds. Nearby 86th Street attracts shoppers from miles
around.
It is a 45-minute subway ride to famed 5th Avenue shopping in
Manhattan. There are various discount-shopping areas in Manhattan and
in Brooklyn, if you prefer to shop at a mall, visit King Plaza mall at exit 11-N
on 278 East and it is only about 10 minutes drive from Fort
Hamilton.