Summary

Court House Apartments is a full-service rental near Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, centered on a large landscaped courtyard, 24-hour concierge, floor-by-floor laundry and package service. Residents praise the staff, quiet construction and location, while Court Street traffic, restrictive shared-space or package rules and some signs of an aging building are the main cautions.

321 unitsOpened 2005Managed by Two Trees Management

Reviews

Residents are unusually consistent about the people and day-to-day operation: the front desk, maintenance and leasing teams are responsive, common areas stay clean and neighboring apartments are generally quiet. The practical tradeoffs are the price, rules around packages or shared spaces and traffic noise in Court Street-facing homes.

What residents praise

The staff keep the building running smoothly

Long-term residents repeatedly praise the concierge, maintenance and leasing teams for prompt repairs, professional help and a seamless move-in or move-out process.

Solid construction limits apartment-to-apartment noise

Several residents describe the apartments as well built and notably quiet from neighboring units, even after living here for years.

The location handles transit and everyday errands well

Residents value the short walks to several subway lines, neighborhood shops and restaurants, while the private courtyard provides separation from the busy streets outside.

What residents complain about

Court Street-facing apartments can be loud

Traffic is the clearest apartment-specific complaint, so compare courtyard and street exposures rather than assuming the same sound level throughout the building.

Package and common-space rules can feel restrictive

Residents mention periods when packages cannot be collected and rules that limit how freely the courtyard or other shared areas are used.

The building is aging despite strong upkeep

Long-term residents still rate the operation highly, but some see a modest decline in how thoroughly issues are resolved as the property gets older.

Amenities

Court House has a landscaped courtyard, an attended lobby and laundry rooms on each floor, with in-unit laundry in selected apartments. The Dodge YMCA gym and indoor pools occupy the same building.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Some apartments
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool*
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage*
Shared laundry

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Resident valet services · Bike storage (extra cost)

Location

Court House Apartments is located at 125 Court Street, New York, NY 11201. Court House is about five minutes from Borough Hall, six minutes from the F and G at Bergen Street and seven minutes from Jay Street–MetroTech. Trader Joe’s and the shops and restaurants of Court and Smith streets are close, with Brooklyn Bridge Park within a longer walk.

  • 5 min
    Borough Hall2345R
  • 6 min
    Bergen StFG
  • 7 min
    Jay St-MetroTechACFR
  • 8 min
    Court St2345R
  • 8 min
    Hoyt-Schermerhorn StsACG
  • 9 min
    Hoyt St23

Building records

The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with ventilation and noise among the main reports. An open mold violation and nearby demolition make indoor conditions and potential disruption worth checking.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

15.3 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
8
Oct 2025
6
Apr 2025
5
May 2025

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
1
1 open
6
Closed
2
Closed

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
150 ftSep 2026
450 ftJul 2026
450 ftJun 2026

Rent history

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year.
Studio
$3,791median / mo
$3,495$4,195
1 bed
$4,735median / mo
$4,525$4,995

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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