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Back to the listing6-bedroom house for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
496 Clinton St, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231
- Size
- 2,736 ft² (254 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1950: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,736 ft². Asking price $4,760,000. Built in 1950.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Welcome to 496 Clinton Street, a beautifully renovated two-family residence in the heart of Historic Brownstone Brooklyn. Set on a charming, tree-lined block in Carroll Gardens, this exceptional property blends contemporary comfort with the timeless character and neighborhood charm that defines Brooklyn. The primary residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with a thoughtfully designed layout including an expansive kitchen, brand-new appliances, cabinetry, and granite countertops. An exceptional finished basement provides additional space and entertaining space, offering flexibility for a recreation room, home office, or gym. A private rear balcony located off the dining space provides a peaceful outdoor retreat. High ceilings, oversized windows, and a skylight fill the home with abundant natural light, while generous closets throughout provide exceptional storage. The second residence offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in a bright, inviting open-concept layout. With its own kitchen and living space, this flexible residence is ideal for rental income, or a private home office arrangement. Private parking adds a rare and highly sought-after convenience in this coveted Brooklyn location. Ideally positioned near Carroll Gardens' top-rated restaurants, beloved bakeries, cafes, boutiques, and neighborhood favorites, 496 Clinton Street places you at the center of Historic Brownstone Brooklyn. Enjoy easy access to public transportation and convenient connections to Manhattan, while remaining surrounded by the distinctive architecture, vibrant community, and effortless lifestyle that make this one of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhoods. Some photos may have been digitally enhanced and/or virtually staged for illustrative purposes. Actual property features, finishes, and conditions may differ. Buyers are encouraged to schedule an appointment to view the home in person
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete
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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 273 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 39% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1950, 2 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
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Buying costs
What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.
Compared with the area
Asks $4,760,000, 39% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.
- Median here
- $3,437,500
- 27 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,996,250–$4,650,000
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $1,739.77 vs $1,259.26
- This home vs the median, 38% higher
Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookLocation
- NeighborhoodCarroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11231Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1123155 homes for sale
- ListingsCarroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus & Red HookHomes for sale
- ListingsBrooklynHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Carroll StF G6 min walk
- Smith-9 StsF G12 min walk
- Bergen StF G16 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 15
- Brooklyn Collaborative Studiessecondary, grades 6-12150 m
- The Brooklyn New School, P.S. 146elementary, grades PK-5190 m
- P.S. 058 The Carrollelementary, grades PK-5370 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1950
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)496 Clinton Street · BBL 3-00365-0037 · built 1950 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.























































