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Clinton Hill

A leafy, historic pocket of Brooklyn in ZIPs 11205 and 11238 - home to Pratt Institute, the grand mansions of Clinton Avenue, tree lined streets, and just steps from Fort Greene. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Clinton Hill, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
Clinton HillStreet-level look
11205 / 11238
ZIP codes
Brooklyn
Borough
$800K - $3.5M+
Typical home range
G + C
How people commute
Living here

The leafy, historic Brooklyn people never want to leave.

Clinton Hill is one of Brooklyn's most beautiful and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods. The housing stock runs from elegant brownstones and row houses to the grand freestanding mansions of Clinton Avenue, once known as Brooklyn's Gold Coast. It is a quiet, leafy, deeply residential neighborhood with a strong sense of history and community.

At the center is Pratt Institute, whose green campus anchors the neighborhood, with Myrtle Avenue and Fulton Street carrying the everyday life - restaurants, cafes, and shops. Fort Greene and its park sit right next door, giving Clinton Hill the feel of a peaceful retreat with everything a short walk away.

Why people love Clinton Hill

  • Grand mansions and elegant brownstones
  • Home to Pratt Institute and its green campus
  • Leafy, historic, tree lined streets
  • Right next to Fort Greene and its park
  • Restaurants and cafes on Myrtle and Fulton
  • A quiet, deeply residential feel
What is around you

The Clinton Hill highlights

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Pratt Institute

The renowned art and design school anchors the neighborhood with one of the greenest campuses in the borough.

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Clinton Avenue Mansions

The grand freestanding homes of Brooklyn's former Gold Coast line one of the most striking streets in the city.

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Leafy Streets

Tree lined, historic blocks of brownstones and row houses give Clinton Hill its quiet, timeless character.

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G + C Trains

The G train along Classon and Clinton-Washington and the nearby C train connect you across Brooklyn and into Manhattan.

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Myrtle & Fulton

Restaurants, cafes, and shops along Myrtle Avenue and Fulton Street keep everyday life local and walkable.

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Fort Greene Nearby

Fort Greene Park and its amenities sit right next door, a short walk from anywhere in the neighborhood.

Market snapshot

What Clinton Hill homes are doing

Clinton Hill is one of Brooklyn's most desirable markets. Homes trade in a broad range from about $800,000 for condos and smaller properties to $3.5 million and more for grand multifamily townhouses and mansions, with the number set by size, condition, block, and architectural distinction. Restored townhouses and Clinton Avenue mansions sell at the top of that range. Because buyers compete hard for these historic homes, the good ones tend to move quickly and often draw more than one offer.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Clinton Hill home is worth today is a real read on the exact property and the most recent sales on its block.

Good to know

Clinton Hill questions people ask

What is Clinton Hill known for?

Clinton Hill, in ZIPs 11205 and 11238, is known for being home to Pratt Institute, the grand mansions of Clinton Avenue, and its leafy, historic tree lined streets. It sits right next to Fort Greene and is one of Brooklyn's most architecturally distinguished neighborhoods.

How much do homes cost in Clinton Hill?

Homes trade in a broad range from about $800,000 for condos and smaller properties to $3.5 million and more for grand multifamily townhouses and mansions, depending on size, condition, and block. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Clinton Hill a good place to live?

It is one of Brooklyn's most beautiful and sought after neighborhoods. Residents value the leafy, historic streets, the grand mansions of Clinton Avenue, the presence of Pratt Institute, the walkability, and the close proximity to Fort Greene and its amenities.

How is the commute from Clinton Hill?

Clinton Hill is served by the G train along Classon and Clinton-Washington Avenues, with the C train nearby along Lafayette Avenue, putting Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the rest of the borough within a direct ride. Fort Greene's transit hubs are a short walk away.

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