575 Henry St
Lucali
One of Brooklyn's most-reviewed pizzerias, cash only and BYOB, with tables that fill as soon as the doors open.
Landmarked
1973Carroll Gardens Historic District
Front gardens
Deep yardsFrom the 1840s street plan
Neighborhood park
Carroll ParkAmong Brooklyn's oldest parks
Subway
F · GCarroll St and Smith-9th Sts
Living in Carroll Gardens
Brownstones behind front gardens
Carroll Gardens runs south from DeGraw Street toward the Gowanus Expressway, between Hoyt Street and the BQE. Its signature is the deep front garden: an 1840s street plan set the houses on President, Carroll, First and Second Places well back from the sidewalk.
Court Street is the main street, lined with Italian bakeries, butchers and specialty shops alongside newer restaurants. Smith Street runs parallel to the east.
Riolo Properties' Brooklyn office is at 212 Court Street, a short trip north.
The neighborhood
Things to do in Carroll Gardens
Where to eat, shop and spend the weekend, ranked by how often people search for and review each place.
Restaurants
Court Street and Henry Street institutions
457 Court St
Frankies 457 Spuntino
Italian with a garden patio, known for its cavatelli and meatballs.
524 Court St
Buttermilk Channel
American brunch and dinner, from pancakes to fried chicken.
- Aromi552 Court St · Italian and pizza
- Cremini's521 Court St · Italian bistro and wine bar
- Luana's Tavern449 Court St · American tavern and cocktails
Italian shops & sweets
The Court Street food tradition
460 Court St
Caputo's Fine Foods
Italian specialty grocer for fresh mozzarella, cured meats and sandwiches.
513 Henry St
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
An old pharmacy turned ice cream parlor and soda fountain.
- Tavola Italian Market274 Court St · Italian market and sandwiches
- Brooklyn Granary & Mill240 Huntington St · bakery and mill
Parks & culture
Green space and community
- Carroll ParkPresident St to Carroll St · playground, bocce and seating
- DiMattina PlaygroundHicks St at Rapelye St
- Books Are Magic225 Smith St · bookstore and author events
- Freebird Books123 Columbia St · used and New York-focused books
Schools
Public and independent options
- P.S. 58 The Carroll330 Smith St · zoned public elementary
- P.S. 29 John M. Harrigan425 Henry St · zoned public elementary for the north end
School zones change from year to year. Confirm the zone for any address with the NYC Department of Education school finder.
Getting around
Subway in close proximity
- Carroll StF / G
- Smith-9th StsF / G
- Bergen StF / G
- NYC Ferry, Red HookAtlantic Basin landing
Carroll Gardens real estate
Homes for sale in Carroll Gardens
Carroll Gardens is a townhouse market. Brownstones here tend to be wider and deeper than in some neighboring areas, and many have the front gardens that give the neighborhood its name. Condos in converted houses and small new buildings make up much of the apartment inventory.
Garden-fronted single-family houses command a premium, and multi-family houses with rental income attract a separate pool of buyers.
Monthly market report
See what Carroll Gardens homes are selling for now
Get new listings, contracts signed, closed sales and current price ranges from Compass data each month, plus a price range for your own home.
Our sales
Recent Riolo Properties sales in and around Carroll Gardens
Carroll Gardens · Townhouse331 Hoyt St$3,350,000
Carroll Gardens · Townhouse145 Nelson St$2,850,000
Carroll Gardens137 Sackett St, Unit 1$2,380,000
Carroll Gardens · Condo361 Clinton St, 2D$1,700,000Thinking about selling in Carroll Gardens? Find out what your home would sell for today.
Carroll Gardens real estate agents
Why clients choose Riolo Properties in Carroll Gardens
Local knowledge
We have sold townhouses on President, Hoyt and Nelson Streets and condos across Carroll Gardens.
Three generations
A family team at Compass serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Hamptons, with REBNY's Residential Deal of the Year in 2016.
Compass marketing
Private Exclusives, Coming Soon and full public launch, so you can choose how and when your home reaches buyers. Read client testimonials.
Questions buyers ask
Carroll Gardens FAQ
Why do Carroll Gardens brownstones have front gardens?
An 1840s street plan set the houses on several blocks well back from the sidewalk, creating deep front yards that are now protected in the 1973 historic district.
What subway serves Carroll Gardens?
The F and G stop at Carroll Street and Smith-9th Streets, with service to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan.
What kinds of homes are in Carroll Gardens?
Mostly brownstone and brick townhouses, single-family and multi-unit, plus condos in converted houses and newer small buildings.
Who are the top real estate agents in Carroll Gardens?
Riolo Properties is a three-generation team at Compass that works in Carroll Gardens and across Brownstone Brooklyn. Its recent Carroll Gardens sales include 304 President Street, 331 Hoyt Street and 145 Nelson Street. Call 917-905-0099 or email [email protected].
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Riolo Properties sales are past transactions, not current availability. Neighborhood photography: Unsplash. Places ranked by search and review volume, November 2026.