Some of Clinton Hill’s trademark brownstones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTypes of Buildings<\/h3>\n Although housing and commercial development have brought some tall shiny buildings to the area, Clinton Hill remains a primarily residential neighborhood. The highest you\u2019re likely to see for homes or businesses is five stories.<\/p>\n
History of Clinton Hill<\/h3>\n The neighborhood is named for DeWitt Clinton, New York City\u2019s sixth mayor, and an actual hill: the central location makes it one of Brooklyn\u2019s highest points. Charles Pratt, who chartered the 25-acre campus by the same name, gets credit for the neighborhood\u2019s ritzy feel, as he was the architect behind several of the mansions on Clinton Avenue (aptly nicknamed \u201cMillionaires\u2019 Row\u201d). Subsequently, the neighborhood has been home to everyone from Walt Whitman to the Notorious B.I.G.<\/p>\n
Things to Do<\/h2>\n Fort Greene Park (which sits between the two neighborhoods) is great for running, dog-walking, or a picnic. Myrtle Avenue is home to many restaurants, bars, and boutiques: try SoCo Southern Cuisine, Putnam Grill, literary-themed Emerson Bar, and ByMe Boutique.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nDon’t miss the doughnuts at Dough (305 Franklin Avenue)!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBrooklyn Flea, the trendy vendors market, sets up shop every Saturday from 10-5 on the basketball court of Bishop Laughlin Memorial High School, located at 176 Lafayette Ave. The fair runs the gamut from homemade popsicles and vintage clothing, to upscale eyewear and vinyl records.<\/b><\/p>\n
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