It happened near 6th Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope on Saturday.
Police say the 83-year-old was crossing the street around 2:30 p.m. when a dark-colored sedan struck him and fled the scene.
The victim was taken to Methodist Hospital and has since been upgraded to stable condition.
No arrests have been made.
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