**Sun-Filled Pre-War Elegance on Clinton Hill’s Mansion Row**

Located in the Clinton Hill Historic District, there is a rare kind of Brooklyn home that feels both grand and deeply personal—where historic craftsmanship meets everyday comfort and the city seems to unfold just outside your windows. Residence 4-1 offers exactly that.

Set within an 1897 landmark building on Clinton Hill’s coveted **Mansion Row**, this **three-bedroom, two-bath residence spans approximately 1,800 square feet**, delivering the scale, light, and architectural beauty that make pre-war homes so enduringly desirable.

From the moment you step inside, the apartment reveals itself slowly and beautifully. A dramatic **100-foot gallery hallway** draws you inward, creating a sense of anticipation before opening into expansive living spaces bathed in sunlight. With **windows on three exposures and fifteen oversized windows throughout**, light moves through the home all day long—illuminating original details that have been lovingly preserved for over a century. Residence 4-1 is on the only line in the building that is south facing

Throughout the residence, classic craftsmanship is everywhere: **quarter-sawn tiger oak moldings, elegant pocket doors and windows, stained-glass transoms, and warm yellow heart pine, original parquet floors** that run beneath soaring ceilings. These details create a sense of history and permanence rarely found in modern construction.

At the heart of the home is a **beautifully renovated open chef’s kitchen**, designed for both entertaining and daily life. Stainless steel appliances and marble countertops, with a breakfast bar and tons of cabinet cabinet space, bring contemporary convenience while maintaining the apartment’s timeless feel.

Both bathrooms have been newly renovated including all plumbing and adorned with beautiful handmade Morrocan Zellige tile and solid brass California Faucets.

The layout is gracious and flexible, with generous bedrooms and multiple gathering spaces. and There are double closets in the first two bedrooms, a linen closet in the hallway, and various smaller storage cabinets throughout.

The result is a home that lives like a **townhouse in the sky**—offering width, light, and architectural character without the endless stairs. And yes, there’s an **elevator**.

The apartment sits within **The Clinton**, an intimate and beautifully maintained **30-unit cooperative** known for its welcoming community and low maintenance. Residents enjoy a landscaped front garden, shared rear courtyard with barbecue, bike storage, fitness room, laundry facilities, and a magnificent **Arts & Crafts lobby** that recalls the elegance of Brooklyn’s golden age. 

Outside your door is one of Brooklyn’s most beloved neighborhoods. Stroll a few blocks to the tree-lined paths of Fort Greene Park, browse weekend treasures at the Brooklyn Flea, or explore the vibrant cafés, restaurants, and boutiques that define Clinton Hill and Fort Greene. With the **G, C, B, Q, and R trains** nearby, the rest of the city is effortlessly within reach.

Nearby educational options include PS 20 The Clinton Hill School, for which the building is zoned, as well as the Dillon Child Study Center and PS 11 The Purvis J. Behan School. Charter schools such as Community Roots Charter School and Compass Charter School are also located nearby.

Homes of this scale, character, and warmth are increasingly rare. Residence 4-1 offers something special: a place where Brooklyn’s architectural past and modern city living come together beautifully.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 11AM-1215PM - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. SEE YOU THERE!