Up the stunning brownstone stoop, and through the grand double doors, you'll find an artfully renovated, and meticulously restored building that truly honors the feeling and history of the original home. Expertly restored details including crown moldings, intricate plaster work with floral reliefs, elegant mantles, solid wood doors, and exposed brick throughout, bring the history of this home alive, while renovated kitchens and bathrooms assure that modern comforts and conveniences are accommodated.
The Parlor level features soaring ceilings, a large, open living and dining area, and a modern open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and a dishwasher.The bathroom has been tastefully renovated with clean white subway tiles on the walls, classic black and white, small format floor tiling, a pedestal sink, and a bathtub. The king-sized bedroom overlooks the lush, green garden, and has a full wall of closets to meet all your storage needs. Delicate plaster work adorns the ceilings and the walls throughout.
The cozy garden level features a stunningly restored fireplace surround, exposed brick with architectural details, a modern bathroom with a tiled shower, laundry,and direct access to the backyard.The landscaped garden has been finished with brick paving, a wall of mature ivy, and a beautiful Japanese Maple Tree with under plantings that surround a lovely water feature. The semi-finished basement has over 7 ft. exposed beamed ceilings, a half bathroom, and houses the building mechanicals.
The 2nd and 3rd floor apartments are updated with modern kitchens including dishwashers, stainless steel appliances and classic white cabinetry.Exposed brick walls and hardwood floors run throughout these open concept apartments, and two exposures with large windows allow light to dance in all day long. Original moldings, mantles, medallions, and window shutters keep the building's history alive, while the lofty open floor plans keep the apartments feeling fresh, modern, and relevant.
The newly finished facade of 502 Classon allows it to stand out proudly on this lovely block.
Clinton Hill, known for its beautiful brownstones and tree-lined streets, offers multiple transportation options including the A, C and G subway lines. Restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and artisanal shops abound in this lively neighborhood. If it's outdoor activity you're after, nearby Fort Greene Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux is a true Brooklyn treasure, and sprawling Prospect Park offers a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts, from the three-mile bike loop to the wide-open fields, plus hiking and bird watching opportunities. Sitting at the crossroads of Fort Greene, Prospect Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant,dining, entertainment, neighborhood amenities and conveniences are truly endless. Barclays Center, BAM, Mark Morris Dance Center, and prestigious Pratt Institute are all within proximity as well. Discover what the ultimate Brooklyn lifestyle could be.
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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.