277 Washington Ave

A six-story, early-20th-century elevator co-op constructed in 1905, this prewar residential building exemplifies Clinton Hill’s historic brownstone streetscape. The masonry façade conceals a classic interior vocabulary: high ceilings, original hardwood floors, generous one-bedroom layouts (many created by combining units), and windowed kitchens and bathrooms that retain period details such as cast-iron soaking tubs and subway-tile baths. Common areas include a modest staffed entry (part-time doorman/porters and a live-in superintendent), an elevator, laundry facilities, a bicycle room, and basement private storage lockers. Outdoor spaces are limited but include a small courtyard/garden and occasional private outdoor niches under 60 sq ft tied to individual units. Pet-friendly and smoke-free, the building permits pied-à-terres, guarantors, and subletting after an initial period; board requirements include a typical minimum down payment and financial review. Recent capital work has included façade and roof rehabilitation. Located on or near Washington Avenue in the Clinton Hill Landmark Historic District, the building sits within walking distance of Pratt Institute, Fort Greene Park, transit (G and C lines), and neighborhood restaurants, offering a predominantly residential, village-like urban lifestyle.