Clinton Hill

Diverse architecture and limited new development
It’s not uncommon to see Italianate brownstones, Greek Revival rowhouses and converted carriage houses along the same street. Preserved, single-family mansions dating back to the 1800s come in a variety of styles with Victorian, Renaissance, Romanesque and Beaux-Arts facades. Grandiose, Gothic Revival churches anchor the area. New condominiums sit along the edges, as Clinton Hill’s historic district prevents new development at the center. Homebuyers see the neighborhood as a place they can grow. “Young people have started to move here and as they get older, they marry and start families, but they choose to stay,” Stile says. “Prices have risen lately, but there’s a good selection on the market.” A multifamily townhouse with parquet floors and original fireplaces ranges from $1.5 million to $3.5 million and large condos and co-ops can sell for as high as $1.8 million. Renovated one-bedroom condos start at $600,000 and older one-bedroom co-ops start at $400,000.A vibrant culinary scene, from breakfast to night caps
Clinton Hill’s restaurants reflect the sort of laid-back excellence typical of the neighborhood. "If you go out on a Wednesday or Thursday night, it’s bustling, especially when people are dining outside in the warmer months.” Stile says. New Yorkers rave about Emily Pizza, which started in Clinton Hill. Aita serves elegant Italian dishes in a cozy atmosphere, while Olea Mediterranean Taverna has a popular happy hour. Locals frequent Peck’s for their breakfast sandwiches and Mekelberg’s, a small market serving gourmet bar food in the back. The Good Batch is known for their cookies, and a line forms outside Otway Bakery daily for coffee and pastries. The nightlife scene is small but strong, with stylish jaunts like Baby Jane, Hops Hill and Mayflower. Two Key Food supermarkets flank the neighborhood.Stand-up schools serve the area
Families can choose among 11 public, charter and private schools for their children. Two public elementary schools, P.S. 11 Purvis J. Behan and P.S. 20 Clinton Hill, earn an A from Niche. Middle school students can attend the B-minus-rated Urban Assembly Unison School and high school students, the B-rated Benjamin Banneker Academy. Achievement First Endeavor School, a kindergarten-through-eight charter school, ranks among Niche’s top schools in the city. Also a neighborhood landmark, Pratt Institute is a private university known for its fine arts degrees.Shaded streets with major parks nearby
Though the area is known for its oak- and maple-lined streets, residents venture just outside its borders for wide open spaces. Fort Greene Park has tennis courts and a weekly artisan’s bazaar and greenmarket, plus holiday events throughout the year. On the other side of the neighborhood, Prospect Park offers 528 acres of nature with lakes, wooded trails and bike paths. The nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a landscaped oasis. “Also, the campus at Pratt Institute has a lovely outdoor sculpture garden that’s open to the public,” Stile says.A culture-rich area with music, sports, arts and more
Famous artists have lived in Clinton Hill through the years, from poet Walt Whitman to rapper The Notorious B.I.G. Today’s residents inherited a thriving culture, with the Brooklyn Museum to the south and Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music to the west.Easy access to trains, buses and bikes
Two subway lines run through the area: Residents take the A, C train to reach Manhattan or the G train to travel throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Atlantic Terminal, the city’s second-largest transit hub, is a 15-minute walk away. There are 10 bus routes and plenty of Citi bike stations throughout. Without traffic, drivers can reach LaGuardia Airport in half an hour.


Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Elizabeth Stile
Responds QuicklyStile Real Estate LLC
(833) 773-0891
13 Total Sales
9 in Clinton Hill
$575K - $1.3M Price Range
-
Gena Miller
Weichert Properties
(862) 244-1483
35 Total Sales
1 in Clinton Hill
$660,000 Price
-
Wesley Stanton
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(929) 552-0989
74 Total Sales
1 in Clinton Hill
$579,000 Price
-
Rachel Wood
Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
(855) 617-5877
10 Total Sales
2 in Clinton Hill
$1,200,000 Price Range
-
Nadia Hussey
Compass
(844) 380-2235
11 Total Sales
1 in Clinton Hill
$499,000 Price
-
Lisa James
Corcoran Group
(551) 888-3217
25 Total Sales
1 in Clinton Hill
$850,000 Price
Schools
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to
, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.Parks in this Area
Transit
Reviews
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clinton Hill | US |
---|---|---|
Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clinton Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Neighborhood Facts
Open Houses
-
Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
-
Tuesday, Jul 296 - 6:30pm
-
Wednesday, Jul 305:30 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to
, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Finances
Education and Workforce
Weather
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods

A cultural epicenter with high-dollar housing

Between Prospect Park and the Barclays Center, with rowhouse charm

A neighborhood with both a rich history and a rich present-day atmosphere

Convenience and urban edge in a neighborhood booming with new development

Waterfront neighborhood with historic buildings near Brooklyn Bridge Park

Cobblestone streets, historic homes and East River views