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

297 3rd Ave Unit 1, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11215

$4,999/mo
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About this home

House for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $4,999/mo. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Introducing this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring a functional layout with a shared backyard and additional space in the basement. The apartment also includes an in-unit washer and dryer and a dishwasher. Water is included in the rent. With two full bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and outdoor space, this home offers a practical setup for everyday living. Contact us today to schedule a showing!

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 59/100 · 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
  • Details11/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 66 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 26% 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 1899, 3 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$10,018

First month $4,999, a one-month deposit $4,999 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,999/mo, 26% 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

  • Union StR4 min walk
  • 4 Av-9 StF G R11 min walk
  • Carroll StF G13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

297 3 Avenue · BBL 3-00454-0012 · built 1899 · 3 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
37 (A 14 · B 10 · C 1)
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

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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.