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356 Clinton Ave
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Lafayette Ave & Greene Ave
15 Rooms7 Beds5 Baths5,280 Square FeetSingle Family
$8,488,000 $9,850,000
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$8,488,000 $9,850,000
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356 Clinton Ave

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Lafayette Ave & Greene Ave

15 Rooms7 Beds5 Baths5,280 Square FeetSingle Family

$8,488,000 $9,850,000
floors / apts2 / 1
Lot Size28'x180'
Built Size22'x60'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$11,040
Price Per SF
$1,608

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Property Description for 356 Clinton Ave

Beyond an elegantly carved entrance, hidden among the grand historic residences of Clinton Hill, stands one of Brooklyn's most distinctive surviving villas. Known as The John W. Shepard House, this remarkable freestanding residence was completed in 1905 and designed by renowned architect Theodore C. Visscher. A masterful expression of Venetian Renaissance architecture with Beaux-Arts elegance and Moorish Revival influences, the home is a rare surviving example of the craftsmanship and artistry that defined Brooklyn's Gilded Age. Occupying a rare 28-foot by 180-foot lot extending from Clinton Avenue to Vanderbilt Avenue and complemented by its historic carriage house, the residence offers a scale and presence seldom found in New York City. From the moment of arrival, the home's architectural pedigree is unmistakable. Stained-glass windows cast colorful light across richly detailed interiors, while coffered ceilings, mahogany paneling, marble fireplaces, original woodwork, and gracious entertaining rooms reflect an era of extraordinary design. Spanning fifteen principal rooms, seven bedrooms, and five baths, the residence balances grandeur with warmth and livability. Formal and informal spaces flow seamlessly throughout, creating an environment equally suited for elegant entertaining and everyday living. Located within the Clinton Hill Historic District, The John W. Shepard House occupies a special place among Brooklyn's architectural treasures. Opportunities to acquire a freestanding historic residence of this caliber - complete with a carriage house, exceptional original details, and a documented architectural legacy - are exceedingly rare. More than a residence, this is a legacy property. Schedule your private tour and discover one of Brooklyn's most extraordinary historic homes.

Listing History for 356 Clinton Ave

Now
08/18/2026
$8,488,000 [-$1,362,000] [13.8%]
Price Drop by Charles D'Alessandro
Madison Estates
06/10/2026
$9,850,000
Initial Price by Charles D'Alessandro
Madison Estates
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Building Details for 356 Clinton Ave

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1900
Floors/Apts2/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Clinton-Washington Avs
0.08 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.31 miles
Lafayette Av
0.32 miles
Fulton St
0.38 miles
Classon Av
0.44 miles

Railroad

Atlantic TerminalLong Island Rail Road
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

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

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Charles D'Alessandro
Madison Estates
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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: 106698TH
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