$6,500,000
Updated 3 months ago
Off Market

291 Clinton Ave

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Lafayette Ave & De Kalb Ave

15 Rooms8 Beds4.5 Baths5,000 Square FeetMulti-Family

$6,500,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size18'x93'
Built Size18'x45'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$35,976
Price Per SF
$1,300

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard [18'x14']
  • Deck
  • Terrace [11'x15']

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Second Entry
  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 291 Clinton Ave

Welcome to one of the neighborhood's most distinguished residences, 291 Clinton Avenue, a 5119 SF Romanesque Revival townhouse, masterfully reimagined for modern living. Enjoy a 6-bedroom, 4.5 bath quadruplex over a high yielding 2-bed garden apartment that blends rich historic character with contemporary luxury, and also enjoys a spacious deck and garden, all within a half a block of the best Fort Greene amenities, including Fort Greene Park, Pratt Institute, subways, and award-winning restaurants such as Sailor and Romans on Dekalb. A trophy property on Clinton Hill and Fort Greene's Gold Coast, where history meets modernity. Live large and collect a great income OR take the entire home for yourself and live even larger without doing any work!

Originally designed in 1894 by renowned architect George M. Walgrove, this stately home sits among a row of architecturally significant homes that blend the boldness of Romanesque Revival and Renaissance detailing. Clad in brownstone, brick, and period ornamentation, this 5-story home has been meticulously restored with careful attention to leaving period details intact. The masterful renovation includes brand-new electric, plumbing, mechanicals, sprinklers, windows, kitchens, baths, and re-done chimneys, ensuring long-term durability and immediate move-in. Central AC and redone HVAC provide year-round comfort. Inside, period details are preserved at every turn including hardwood floors, elegant millwork and wainscoting, restored mantels on two wood-burning fireplaces, and a stunning chandelier straight from the Plaza Hotel. The original grand staircase has been restored with new treads, risers, and stringers, preserving the home's architectural centerpiece.

Step through an elegant vestibule into the main living floor, where soaring ceilings & herringbone floors set the tone. An unrivaled triple parlor is divided into a formal dining room; a central kitchen and breakfast nook; and a grand living room in back complete with a wood-burning fireplace, original stained-glass window, and the perfect flow to a terrace. A striking chef's kitchen offers ample custom cabinetry with wood shelves re-purposed from the Domino Sugar Factory, while Statuario marble countertops and a massive island make this the heart of the home. The kitchen is equipped with a professional Wolf 6-burner range & dual oven, 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Bosch dishwasher, wine fridge and pantry. The terrace is perfect for outdoor dining and leads to an easy-to-maintain and infinitely practical Ipe-decked rear garden. A powder room is richly clad in Eskayel wallpaper.

Up the grand staircase on the third floor awaits a spacious family room outfitted with a custom Henry Built credenza. Another large terrace is perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. At the front of this floor awaits a sunlit ensuite bedroom featuring a curved bay window facing west, and a luxurious bath. Head up one more floor to three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The west facing bedroom offers double vanities and another spacious ensuite bath. The other two bedrooms share a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a double vanity with marble countertops and a deep soaking tub. A top floor primary suite offers a sanctuary with an oversized bedroom complete with treetop views through three windows. The bathroom boasts skylights, a cast-iron freestanding tub, large glass-enclosed shower, double vanity & Brass fixtures. A large walk-in closet & dressing room is tucked away past the bath. The additional windowed room on this floor is perfect for a home gym, office, or nursery. Frankly you have your choice of three primary suites! And don't miss the large garden apartment, offering outstanding rental income potential, or an ideal setup for multi-generational living with central air & high-end finishes throughout. This magnificent home is the complete package.

Listing History for 291 Clinton Ave

Now
05/13/2026
TOM by Deborah L. Rieders
Corcoran
02/09/2026
Back on the Market by Deborah L. Rieders
Corcoran

Building Details for 291 Clinton Ave

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1905
Floors/Apts4/2
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Clinton-Washington Avs
0.09 miles
Lafayette Av
0.38 miles
Classon Av
0.41 miles
Fulton St
0.42 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

DeKalb Ave & Vanderbilt Ave
0.05 miles
Clermont Ave & Lafayette Ave
0.14 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Deborah Lee Rieders
Associate Broker
License#:
30RI0955004
Company:
Corcoran
Albi Zhubi
Corcoran
Licensed As
Sarah Deidre Shuken
Associate Broker
License#:
10301210822
Company:
Corcoran
Sarah Shuken
Corcoran

Clinton Hill | Brooklyn

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.

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OLR ID: 33929TH