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4-bedroom house for sale in Clinton Hill

156 Willoughby Ave, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11205

$2,395,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
4: 4+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11205
Bathrooms
4: Homes with 4+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11205
Size
3,000 ft² (279 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11205
Available
Now
Year built
1880: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,000 ft². Asking price $2,395,000. Built in 1880.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Introducing 156 Willoughby Avenue, a four-family brownstone on the Clinton Hill-Fort Greene border, one of Brooklyn's most desirable residential locations. The layout supports a range of living arrangements, from an owner's residence with rental income to a home with room for family, guests, or a workspace. A beautiful backyard provides an inviting setting for outdoor living and entertaining. The property also appeals to investors seeking an income-producing property. Clinton Hill is celebrated for its historic housing, tree-lined streets, vibrant cultural life, and enduring neighborhood character. The location, location, location puts you close to Pratt Institute, Fort Greene Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Barclays Center, neighborhood restaurants, cafes, shops, and convenient transportation and great Brooklyn living.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 119 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1880, 4 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $2,395,000, 23% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Clinton Hill.

Median here
$3,100,000
11 listings, last 90 days

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More about Clinton Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Clinton-Washington AvsG6 min walk
  • Classon AvG9 min walk
  • Lafayette AvC14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

4 units · 3 floors · built 1880

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

156 Willoughby Avenue · BBL 3-01918-0037 · built 1880 · 4 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
32 (A 8 · B 24 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$10 on Jun 22, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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