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87 3rd St # 2TF, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231
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- Year built
- 1940: Building details
About this home
House for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,300/mo. Built in 1940.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
87 3rd Street, 2TF, Brooklyn, NY 11231 NEW TO MARKET SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE-STYLE APARTMENT IN CARROLL GARDENS Don't miss the opportunity to call this spacious and character-filled 2 bedroom townhouse-style apartment your new home. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of coveted Carroll Gardens, 87 3rd Street offers an exceptional combination of space, flexibility, natural light, and location. The thoughtfully designed layout features a large, sun-soaked living room with plenty of room to relax and entertain, plus a versatile additional room that can easily serve as a formal dining room, home office, den, or second bedroom. The separate kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and storage, while generous closet space throughout the apartment provides the functionality often missing from city living. The oversized bedroom can comfortably accommodate a king-size bed and furnishings, while an additional wall of windows and two exposures fill the space with beautiful natural light. Classic pre-war details add warmth and character, including high ceilings, graceful arched doorways, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. And the location is hard to beat. Enjoy everything Carroll Gardens and neighboring Gowanus, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Red Hook have to offer, with neighborhood favorites including Lucali, Frankies 457, Gersi, Petite Crevette, Whole Foods, Tortelli, Other Half Brewing, and the many restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops along Smith Street and Court Street all nearby. With convenient access to the F, G, and R subway lines, commuting into Manhattan and exploring Brooklyn is a breeze. A rare opportunity to enjoy townhouse-style living, generous space, flexibility, and an unbeatable Carroll Gardens location at an exceptional value. A rare opportunity to enjoy townhouse style living, generous space, flexibility, and an ubeatable Carroll Gardens location at an exceptional value.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 62/100 · Fairly complete
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- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details10/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 296 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 36% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1940, 2 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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
First month $4,300, a one-month deposit $4,300 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $4,300/mo |
| Oct 23, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $4,300/mo |
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Compared with the area
Asks $4,300/mo, 36% 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
Priced below most 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 HookLocation
- NeighborhoodCarroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11231Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1123179 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Carroll StF G5 min walk
- Smith-9 StsF G8 min walk
- Union StR13 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 15
- P.S. 032 Samuel Mills Sproleelementary, grades PK-5310 m
- P.S. 058 The Carrollelementary, grades PK-5380 m
- Brooklyn Collaborative Studiessecondary, grades 6-12770 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1940
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)87 3 Street · BBL 3-00461-0057 · built 1940 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic 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.





























