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

87 3rd St # 2TF, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231

$4,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
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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.comShow

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

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: 12 photos15/15
    • 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

Estimated cash to move in$8,620

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

High $4,300/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,300/mo
Oct 23, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$4,300/mo

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

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 Hook

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Carroll StF G5 min walk
  • Smith-9 StsF G8 min walk
  • Union StR13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
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 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.

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