The living room is large and light with beautifully kept original parquet floors--sit in the window and pretend you're in The Magic Tree House!
Maple cabinetry, a porcelain farmhouse sink, white appliances and a large window give this bright kitchen a Scandinavian air. Open plan and spacious with a pass through to the living room, cooking, dining and entertaining is a breeze.
A long corridor offers privacy from the living area and accesses a classic white bathroom with a freshly glazed tub, a generous closet and then on to two over-sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom has two aspects and is also graced with treetop views. The second bedroom is almost as large and has a wealth of built-in cupboards. The apartment has new windows, Smith & Noble blinds throughout, including black out shades in the bedrooms.
Built by the US Navy in the 1940s, the Clinton Hill Coops are a long established and expertly maintained community offering flexible residences (many owners tuck an additional bedroom into the dining area) and convenient living. There's 24 hour security, a package room, bike storage, laundry room and discounted Wifi as well as a landscaped courtyard.
Situated in the heart of historic Clinton Hill, you are in easy reach of playgrounds, gourmet restaurants, Fort Greene Park and the farmer's market, Pratt Sculpture Garden, Barclays and BAM. Be as peaceful or as busy as you like!
Quick Profile
Tucked behind the Brooklyn Navy Yard in central Brooklyn is the quiet residential neighborhood of Clinton Hill. Once a strictly working-class neighborhood, Clinton Hill has become known for its elegant brownstones and stately mansions that were built as Manhattanites crossed the East River in the 1920s in search of the supposed health benefits that came from living “on the hill,” which has an elevation of 95 feet. Now you will also find newer luxury apartment and condo buildings interspersed throughout the neighborhood.
The Pratt Institute and St. Joseph College give the area a certain energy that comes from having a college in your town, while it’s leafy streets, some with their original cobblestones, and slower pace attract young families. Millennials and professionals are flocking to Clinton Hill in search of a reasonably priced neighborhood that offers both nightlife and an easy commute to Manhattan. Clinton Hill is a beautiful neighborhood with a suburban feel and firm roots in its past that also offers plenty of urban amenities.
New businesses are showing up in Clinton Hill on a regular basis, adding to the current proliferation of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. As the population changes, new entertainment and nightlife venues are migrating to the area to meet the demand. Barclays Center is within easy walking distance, offering exciting sporting events and concerts.