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2-bedroom house for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook

158 President St Apt 3, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231

$6,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
1,300 ft² (121 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,300 ft². Rent $6,500/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to this beautifully reimagined, two-bed plus home office duplex, offering over 1,300 square feet of interior living space across two expansive levels, where no expense was spared in its meticulous top to bottom gut renovation. The thoughtfully designed layout features generous open living and dining areas, a beautifully renovated windowed kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, and two full bathrooms, including an en-suite bath. Upstairs, retreat to an exceptionally spacious primary bedroom illuminated by a skylight, offering ample room for a king-sized bed, additional furnishings, and a full wall of custom closets. Additional highlights include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, an in-unit Miele washer and dryer with dedicated laundry room, central heating and cooling in the living areas, and an abundance of natural light. With its flexible layout, oversized living spaces, and thoughtful contemporary finishes, this duplex offers the space and comfort of townhome living with the convenience of a beautifully renovated apartment. Set in the heart of Carroll Gardens, where classic brownstone blocks meet a vibrant neighborhood scene. Enjoy immediate access to Lucali, Bar Bruno, Mazzola Bakery, Frankies 457 Spuntino, Caputo's, Court Street Grocer, Sal Tang's, Other Half Brewing Company, and more, with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods nearby. Excellent transportation options include the F and G trains, ferry, Citi Bike, Brooklyn Bridge, and Brooklyn Battery Tunnel for seamless commuting in every direction.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 235 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1900, 4 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$13,020

First month $6,500, a one-month deposit $6,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $6,500/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$6,500/mo
Oct 15, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$6,500/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $6,500/mo, 4% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.

Median here
$6,750/mo
98 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$5,950–$7,250
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5 vs $7.13
This home vs the median, 30% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 Hook

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Carroll StF G9 min walk
  • Bergen StF G14 min walk
  • Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 (NYC Ferry)South Brooklyn St. George16 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

4 units · 3 floors · built 1900

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

158 President Street · BBL 3-00349-0013 · built 1900 · 4 units

Roofy building score 39/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
8 (A 6 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$4,200,000 on Dec 17, 2025

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public 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.