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Back to the listing4-bedroom townhouse for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
438 Henry St Unit 2, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231
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- Available
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- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Rent $19,000/mo. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
438 Henry Street is a truly beautiful triplex in the heart of Cobble Hill where timeless Brooklyn charm meets modern luxury. This exceptional 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence with a dedicated home office offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and style. The thoughtfully designed home features a chef-inspired kitchen with a large central island, high-end GE appliances, a sleek Fisher Paykel refrigerator, and elegant porcelain countertops-ideal for everything from everyday meals to effortless entertaining. Space for a full dining table completes this gorgeous kitchen. The majestic double parlor living area is cheerful with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and accented by a decorative fireplace. With four generously sized bedrooms spanning two floors and a separate home office, there is room for everyone to spread out, work from home, study, or create a dedicated play or creative space. Three bedrooms feature spacious walk-in closets, while the fourth offers an expansive wall of custom built-in closets, providing exceptional storage throughout the home. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a luxurious en-suite bathroom which boasts a soaking tub, separate shower and dual sinks. A Bosch washer and dryer conveniently located on the second floor adds ease to everyday living. A newly installed state-of-the-art heat pump HVAC system delivers quiet, energy-efficient climate control throughout the home, ensuring exceptional comfort in every season. Enjoy outdoor time on the private balcony off the kitchen-perfect for morning coffee, breakfasts, or unwinding at the end of the day. Located in highly sought-after Cobble Hill, close to charming local shops, restaurants, parks, schools, and all the conveniences that make Brooklyn living so special. 438 Henry Street offers the rare combination of elegance, functionality, and space in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. Available September 1st. Sorry No Pets or Smoking. Tenant pays these utilities: gas, electric, heat & hot water
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 59/100 · Fairly complete
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- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details13/20
- 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
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 321 words3/3
True cost3/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 298% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to rent3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 2 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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
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Fees and terms
First month $19,000, a one-month deposit $19,000 (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 $19,000/mo, 298% above the median asking rent for rentals with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.
- Median here
- $4,775/mo
- 79 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $3,999–$9,988
- The middle half of listings
Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.
1.3% of these listings have cut their price.
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 BrooklynLocation
- NeighborhoodCarroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11231Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Bergen StF G10 min walk
- Carroll StF G11 min walk
- Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 (NYC Ferry)South Brooklyn St. George11 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 15
- P.S. 029 John M. Harriganelementary, grades PK-5120 m
- Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12450 m
- The Boerum Hill School for International Studiessecondary, grades 6-12450 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)438 Henry Street · BBL 3-00322-0039 · built 1899 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 4 (A 1 · B 3 · 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)
- 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.





























