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694 Hicks St Unit 2F, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231
- Bedrooms
- Studio
- Size
- —
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
Apartment for rent in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,550/mo. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Welcome home to 694 Hicks St, a bright and generously sized corner studio in a prime location at the crossroads of Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, and the Columbia Waterfront District. Located just one flight up, the home features an oversized foyer, expansive sun-filled living area, high ceilings, and hardwood floors. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers room for a dining table and center island. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning, recessed lighting, and soundproof windows. Enjoy easy access to beloved neighborhood destinations, including Swoony's, Lucali, Defonte's, Red Hook Tavern, and the famous House of Pizza and Calzone, along with cafes, boutiques, and specialty shops along Court, Smith, and Van Brunt Streets. The waterfront greenway, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and nearby waterfront paths, while the nearby ferry provides an additional convenient transportation option. Conveniently located near F and G subway lines at Carroll Street and Smith-9th Streets, with easy connections throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. Disclosure of fees: $20.00 application fee per applicant First month's rent equal to one month's rent Security deposit equal to one month's rent
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 58/100 · Fairly complete
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Photos19/25
- Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details9/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
- 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
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 185 words3/3
True cost12/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 1 home)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
- No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
Scored Nov 1, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $2,550, a one-month deposit $2,550 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Location
- 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
- ListingsCarroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus & Red HookHomes for rent
- ListingsBrooklynHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Carroll StF G12 min walk
- Red Hook/Atlantic Basin (NYC Ferry)South Brooklyn13 min walk
- Smith-9 StsF G14 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 15
- Red Hook Neighborhood Schoolk-8120 m
- Summit Academy Charter Schoolsecondary, grades 6-12120 m
- The Brooklyn New School, P.S. 146elementary, grades PK-5200 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
1 unit · 2 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)694 Hicks Street · BBL 3-00520-0023 · built 1899 · 1 units
- Building type
- One-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 5 (A 1 · B 0 · C 4)
- 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
4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.
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.

















