Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill with its carriage houses and mansions along Clinton Avenue is comprised of such a diverse mix of people: Artits, Architects, Writers, Painters, corporate people who work in NYC, Pratt Institute and its sculpture park. Neighboring Fort Greene and Fort Greene Park. Funky restaurants. What’s not to love.

the vibe is great. the people are great. bought a coop here over a year ago and discover something lovely about the neighborhood every week!

Pictured: Broken Angel, home of Arthur and Cynthia Wood

Known for: In landmark Fort Greene, you’ll find graceful houses with lots of period detail along Cumberland, South Portland, and South Oxford Streets—and a lot of strollers: “Fort Greene Park has been completely redone,” says resident Sandra Shepard. “You’ll find a lot of stay-at-home moms. It’s a not-so-rushed lifestyle out here.” For those looking to go out, Fulton Street and Dekalb Avenue provide ample restaurant and nightlife options.

Boundaries: Stretches from Park to Atlantic Avenues, between Flatbush and Franklin Avenues. Vanderbilt Avenue divides Fort Greene to the west and Clinton Hill to the east.

Borders: Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, and Bedford-Stuyvesant

Subway stops: The G train to Fulton Street, Clinton-Washington Avenue, or Classon Avenue, or the C train to Lafayette or Clinton-Washington Avenues.

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