Red Hook at a Glance:
Though one of the oldest neighborhoods in New York, it is only recently that attention has been given to Red Hook's industrial charm. With unparalleled views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, to walk down Red Hook's cobble stone streets is to walk through history.
A newly built cruise ship terminal foreshadows more development to come, but waterfront warehouses still make up much of the neighborhood. To the east lays one of Brooklyn's largest public housing projects, the Red Hook Houses.
Red Hook on the Map:
Red Hook is bordered by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Hamilton Avenue.
Red Hook Transportation:
With no subway lines in Red Hook, public transportation can be a problem. The B61 bus runs from Cobble Hill to Red Hook, and the B77 bus runs from Park Slope. Another option is to hop on a boat -- The NY Water Taxi ferries passengers to and from Ikea and Fairway, the neighborhood's popular gourmet food emporium.
Red Hook Schools:
- South Brooklyn Community High School, 173 Conover St
- PS 027 Agnes Y. Humphrey, 27 Huntington St
- PS 015 Patrick F. Daly, 71 Sullivan St
Red Hook Real Estate:
Despite lack of public transportation, Red Hook real estate is priced competitively with the rest of Brooklyn. One-bedroom apartments rent for about $1500 a month.
Red Hook Bars and Restaurants:
Locals flock to Fairway, a gourmet supermarket and café with low prices and great views. Both Hope & Anchor, a diner on Van Brunt Street, and Asian-influenced The Good Fork are neighborhood favorites, as are the Red Hook Ball Fields, where you can score tempting treats like hot chicken quesadillas from street vendors. To satisfy a sweet tooth, don't miss one of Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies or the pastries and cakes at Baked.
If you're in the mood for a beer, a pint on the roof at Sunny's will hit the spot. Just beware of the dive bar's sporadic hours. An alternative is the wine bar Tini's.
Red Hook Activities & Attractions:
The best views in Red Hook are had at the Valentino Pier, which is surrounded by a small grassy park perfect for picnicking. The nearby Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge provides educational programs for both kids and adults, and further east you'll find the Red Hook Recreation Area, which houses a large public swimming pool.
Red Hook Shopping:
For antique jewelry, stop by Erie Basin, where owner Russell Whitmore sells 19th and early 20th century finds. Red Hook is home to both a Fairway supermarket and a popular Ikea furniture store, which opened in 2008.
Red Hook Essentials:
- Neighborhood Blog: Here in Red Hook
- Zip Code: 11231
- Post Offices: None
