Red Hook

Brooklyn, NY

Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY

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Niche Reviews

2.6 (9 Reviews)

A seaside village that exudes Brooklyn’s artistic charm

Bayfront • Charming • Local Business • Outdoor Recreation • Close Community •

Once a thriving shipping and port area, Red Hook has transformed into an eclectic seaside neighborhood possessing a close-knit community. Located on a peninsula in Brooklyn overlooking the Upper New York Bay and smaller waterways like Gowanus Bay, Red Hook houses many brick buildings, charming storefronts, and longstanding homes, townhomes, and apartment buildings.

The local businesses in Red Hook are what you would expect from a seaside village – charming, unique, and welcoming. From restaurants and bars to breweries and markets, you’ll find plenty of local charm in this neighborhood – not to mention the artistic vibe that exudes from local art galleries and museums. Venture over to Red Hook gems like Sixpoint Brewery, Red Hook Winery, or Brooklyn Crab!

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Red Hook is $2,687 for one bedroom, $1,006 for two bedrooms, and $3,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Hook has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

1 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,687/month

Average Rent

2 BR
325 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,006/month

Average Rent

3 BR
725 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,044/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY

Niche Reviews

2.6 9 Reviews

Niche User

5 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

High crime, drugs and NYCHA projects. If you're crazy enough to pay over $1-2M for the "gentrified" real estate, you live to regret your on investment. Ugly and bad area separated by expensive over priced real estate and typical project housing with low income residents and crime. Good luck

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

I love living in this neighborhood. It's an industrial area that has thriving local businesses, non-for-profit organizations, and a family friendly environment.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

For me the crime and safety here is not a big deal because I have lived here my whole life and I am used to it. But I have spoken with people who are not from the projects and they have told me that my area is really scary because of what they hear on the news and from people.

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