Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report
Also known as: 80 Dwight St
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)
Year built
1954
Lot sq. ft.
245,000
General information
133 Garage Richards St
135 Garage Richards St
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Building Description
Built by the New York City Housing Authority in 1939, the Red Hook Houses brought 2,528 apartments to this corner of Red Hook in low-rise apartment buildings. The apartments featured all the latest living conveniences and comprised the largest public housing project in Brooklyn at the time. In 1955, the NYCHA built upon its success across Columbia Street with a trio of 14-story brick towers to provide 345 additional apartments. The development at 135 Richards Street was called the Red Hook West Houses. Red Hook West gained its own notoriety in 1991, when it took a star turn as the backdrop of Straight Out of Brooklyn, the directorial debut of 20-year old Matty Rich.
139 Richards Street overlooks the ballfields and playgrounds of Coffey Park, and is close to local dining and shopping on Van Brunt Street. The Smith-9th Streets subway station and the F and G trains are just a few minutes away on foot, and the on/off ramps of the Gowanus Expressway are right down the street. Red Hook West is zoned for P.S. 15, and additional schools in the area include public options such as P.S. 146, I.S. 448 and South Brooklyn Community High School. Basis Independent Brooklyn, Summit Academy Charter School and Pave Academy Charter School are the closest private institutions.
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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.
$533
1.5% Y-o-Y
Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.
$471
-8.9% Y-o-Y
2025 median price/sq. ft.
$523
5.2% Y-o-Y
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Frequently asked questions
What is the year built for Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?
The development at Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1954.
What is the total square footage of Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?
Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 291,300 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?
Red Hook West Houses - 80 Dwight Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $11,407,050.
How many residential units does this building have?
This building has 345 residential unit(s).
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