This underground station opened on April 9, 1936, and replaced the BMT Fulton Street El.

[5][6][7] However, these renovations are being deferred until the 2020–2024 Capital Program due to a lack of funding.

Small tile captions alternating between "CLINTON" and "WASHINGTON" in white lettering on a black background run below the trim line, and directional signs in the same style are below some of the name tablets.

The platforms are column-less except at the fare control areas, where they are painted emerald green.

The east (railroad south) exits each have a turnstile bank and one staircase to the eastern side of Washington Avenue, while the west (railroad north) exits each have a turnstile bank and staircases to both sides of Clinton Avenue.