Red Hook

Brooklyn, NY

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Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY Area Guide

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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Hook is $2,687 for one bedroom, $992 for two bedrooms, and $3,682 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

  • $992/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,682/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY

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2.6 9 Reviews

Current Resident

8 years and 10 months agoNiche 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

10 years agoNiche Review

The crime and safety is getting very bad in this area. The gun control in this area and around this area is very poor. Innocent kids and adults are getting wounded by gun shots almost every week.

Niche User

10 years agoNiche Review

I mean it is okay because this is where I grew up and also this is where my family lived for almost their whole lives. If I had a choice, I would not live here because of the crime rates are at an all time high. Its not safe for me or my family.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.