195 Willoughby Ave

A mid-century 16-story cooperative constructed in 1958, this masonry residential building occupies a prominent Clinton Hill corner across from Pratt Institute. Units range from studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts; many originals retain period details such as high ceilings, generous built-in storage, and large windows that capture long Manhattan sightlines. Typical apartments feature separate or eat-in kitchens, formal dining alcoves, and occasionally private balconies or terraces. Common areas are practical and well-used: a 24-hour attended lobby, resident superintendent and maintenance staff, multiple elevators, and an updated laundry room and bike storage in the basement. Outdoor assets include a planted courtyard and small garden, plus limited off-street parking with a waitlist; some apartments have private outdoor space both above and below 60 sqft. The co-op board policies are owner-occupant–friendly and pet-permissive; maintenance packages commonly include heat, hot water and natural gas. Located steps from Myrtle Avenue’s retail corridor, Fort Greene Park, and multiple subway and bus lines, the building blends dense urban convenience with campus-adjacent calm and practical, service-focused building management.