201 Clinton Ave APT 2G, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Jumbo corner one-bedroom G Line unit (convertible two) with shaded southern and western views through the trees of majestic mansion-lined Clinton Avenue. Move-in condition, renovated bathroom, updated separate kitchen with stainless steel appliances, big bedroom with TWO exposures, crown and base moldings, newly-refinished floors and loads of closet space. Best of all, you can own this unit for less than the rent it commands. It is by far the best deal at the Coop you are likely to find for a while and an absolutely perfect choice for a first-time homebuyer/investor. It is priced under market for a quick sale. Showing by appointment now! Open houses coming soon. Neighborhood Description The pride of the neighborhood is Clinton Avenue and its row of mansions, as well as St. Joseph’s College. At one time the avenue was a premier address, said Robert Perris, district manager of Community Board 2. Street signs erected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission inform passers-by that “Clinton Hill is representative of an upper-class urban neighborhood and streetscape of its day.” This quality is most charmingly hinted at in the carriage houses along Waverly Avenue. Fort Greene Park — next door to Clinton Hill — is beloved by many residents. And Brooklyn Flea, a new market showcasing local vendors, will start on April 6 and continue each Sunday at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, a block away in Fort Greene. Elementary schools include Public School 11, Purvis J. Behan. It received a “proficient” grade in the city’s 2007-8 Quality Review Report. Last year, 79 percent of its fourth-graders met state standards in English and 95 percent in math, versus 62 and 74 percent citywide. Of eighth-graders at Satellite Three, on Gates Avenue, 37 percent met state English standards and 34 percent in math, versus 46 in each citywide. High school students at Benjamin Banneker Academy who took the SAT last year averaged 450 in reading, 458 in math and 447 in writing, versus 441, 462 and 433 citywide. THE HISTORY Pratt Institute, founded in 1887, is named for Charles Pratt, an oil mogul and philanthropist, who built mansions along Clinton Avenue as wedding presents for his sons. And “Hill” is not an arbitrary moniker: the area is one of the highest points in Brooklyn.