199 Clinton Street, Unit 2

199 Clinton St
Cobble Hill

$1,950,000
Price
2
Beds
1,095 Sq. Ft.
$1,781 / Sq. Ft.
1,095
Sq. Ft.
$1,781
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassContract Signed
Listed By CompassContract Signed
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Description

Here’s a rare opportunity in the heart of Cobble Hill: a bright and airy 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor-through corner brownstone apartment with ceilings that soar 13 feet high, extra tall windows facing south, east, and west, and an array of historic details. Built in 1856 for merchant Samuel Richard St. John, 199 Clinton Street is a gorgeous example of the Italianate style that exudes the grandeur of a bygone era. The intricate moldings, medallions, and pier mirrors here must be seen in person to be believed....Here’s a rare opportunity in the heart of Cobble Hill: a bright and airy 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor-through corner brownstone apartment with ceilings that soar 13 feet high, extra tall windows facing south, east, and west, and an array of historic details. Built in 1856 for merchant Samuel Richard St. John, 199 Clinton Street is a gorgeous example of the Italianate style that exudes the grandeur of a bygone era. The intricate moldings, medallions, and pier mirrors here must be seen in person to be believed.

Coming home to Apartment Two, you’ll pass through the building’s side garden and ascend a tall stoop to your private entrance. The entry foyer is framed by two elegantly curved doors reminiscent of a European palace. The living room spans over 21 feet long and is graced with extra tall south-facing windows that bathe the space in light all day long. A fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops is tucked away behind a paneled door.

The primary bedroom spans over 27 feet long and is filled with light from four extra tall windows facing south and west. There’s an en suite bathroom, a closet with another wonderfully curved door, and a monumental ceiling medallion, which shows this was designed to be the most impressive room of the house back in 1856. Just outside your windows, there’s a charming (and bountiful) apple tree, which yields enough fruit to feed the whole neighborhood!

The apartment’s second bedroom is suffused with light from the south and east, and opens to a terrace that’s just the right size for dinner for two. A second full bath, washer/dryer, and office with steps to a loft provide lots of options for making the most of this gorgeous apartment.

The apartment comes with its own dedicated storage space in the basement. The maintenance in this well-managed, 5-unit co-op is low, as the building’s mortgage was paid off a few years ago.

199 Clinton Street is close to the best of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Boerum Hill with Cobble Hill Park just two blocks away and the waterfront of Brooklyn Bridge Park close by, too. Beloved establishments including Trader Joe's, Sahadi's, and DellaPietra's Meats are all within two blocks, as are an array of acclaimed restaurants, including Colonie, Chez Moi, La Vara, and Hibino. The 2/3, 4/5, F, G, R, and A/C subway stations and the ferry are also within close range for a quick commute to Manhattan and the rest of the city. Come see this airy and sun-filled gem and make it the backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn!

Listing Agents

  1. Paul Murphy

    Paul Murphy

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    paul.murphy@compass.com

    P: (718)-986-7509

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  2. Rebecca Navarro

    Rebecca Navarro

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

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  3. Carol Wang

    Carol Wang

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol.wang@compass.com

    P: (347)-422-7652

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Amenities

  • Walk Up
  • Laundry in Building
  • Laundry in Every Unit
  • Lowrise
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 10:19 AM

Property Details for 199 Clinton Street, Unit 2

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market47
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,252 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1900
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

199 Clinton St

5 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 199 Clinton Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex199 Clinton StFloor-Stories3Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets are allowed subject to co-op approval.Year Built1900Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$10,756 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,504

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,252

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Property History for 199 Clinton Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Contract Signed

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Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Contract Signed

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10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,950,000

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Schools near 199 Clinton Street, Unit 2

This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Zipporiah Mills
Public - PK to 5
School For International Studies
Public - 6 to 12
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
Public - 9 to 12
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zipporiah Mills
PublicPK to 5

School For International Studies
Public6 to 12

Brooklyn Frontiers High School
Public9 to 12

Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School
Public9 to 12

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