Status: Active
555 Washington Avenue, #1L
Clinton Hill
Description
ICONIC GOTHIC LIVING—PRICE REDUCED
Spacious 2-BR, 2.5-BTH duplex for rent featuring 1,120 sq. ft. of versatile living space with bright southern exposure, modern appliances including a dishwasher.
Originally built in 1914 as a seminary (the Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception), this landmarked Gothic Revival building was thoughtfully converted into a boutique condominium in the late 1980s. Celebrated for its awe-inspiring facade complete with original gargoyles and decorative turrets, the structure features two-foot-thick solid stone walls that provide exceptional acoustic insulation from the surrounding city. At the heart of the building is a beautifully landscaped central courtyard adorned with birch trees, English ivy, and park benches—an ideal setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
This landmark home includes a part-time doorman, live-in super, elevator access, laundry rooms on the second and third floors, and basement bike storage for a small annual fee. Perfectly situated where Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, and Fort Greene meet, where you can enjoy many restaurants, cafes, and shops, and steps from the C train at the corner, minutes from Atlantic Terminal, and less than a mile from Prospect Park,
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Property Details
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Amenities
- Building Garden
- Doorman Part Time
- Pets: Building No, No
The Neighborhood
Clinton Hill is an historic, central Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for diversity.
Its under-the-radar vibe appeals to people looking for a place to live, not a place to party. The tree-lined streets are wide with lots of sky, and magnificent mansions remain from when it was an enclave for the super-rich in the mid-nineteenth century. The rest of the architecture is a mix of wood-frame houses predating the Civil War, carriage houses, brownstones, midrise apartment bui ... read more
