What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is approximately $3,200 per month.

How does rent at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11237 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 60% above the neighborhood median.

Is 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 rent stabilized?

Yes, 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is rent stabilized with 4 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

The registered owner of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is 138 GROUP LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 a good landlord?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, owned by 138 GROUP LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.4/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 87 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.4 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

Yes, 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 87 housing violations and 48 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 have?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 offers 3 amenities including Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

There are 10 schools near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 162 The Willoughby (3 min walk), Learners And Leaders (4 min walk), P.s. 123 Suydam (5 min walk), P.s. 81q Jean Paul Richter (6 min walk), Achievement First Bushwick Charter School (10 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MYRTLE AV/IRVING AV (B54), 0.42 mi away.

Is 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11237 zip code where 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is located had 3,624 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 315 violent crimes, 1,226 property crimes, and 2,083 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11237 for full details.

When was 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 built and how many units does it have?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11237

Built 19313 floors6 unitsBBL 3032490032

Current rent range

$3,200 – $3,200 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviews1GOwned by138 GROUP LLC3 bldgs

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11237

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 6 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by 138 GROUP LLC. Public records show 90 open violations, 48 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 4 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations87last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units6DHCR records

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints48last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR

$3,200/mo

1 listing

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

April

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

1 BR

This building: $3,200 – $3,200

60% aboveArea: $2,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed1 listing

$2,000

$2,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Bushwick

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,911

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

108 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3961

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

87 total

Door/Lock
20
Roof/Ceiling
14
Flooring
10
Paint/Plaster
9
Pest Infestation
8

311Top Complaints

48 total

Rodent
14
Illegal Dumping
6
Dirty Condition
6
UNSANITARY CONDITION
5
PLUMBING
5

DOBTop Filings

3 total

DOB Violations
3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(5 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 11, 2025
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF STAIRCASE ERECTED OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER AT SOUTH COURT
Class AVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 10, 2025
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOT COMPLIED WITHFeb 10, 2025
§ 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CFIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATIONFeb 10, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 87 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: Neighbors in the building are nice, the block is darling and with many local restaurants + shops. Lived in the neighborhood for 10+ years and this is one of my favorite streets. Cons: Where to start? The property…

negativeDec 2020

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

OTHER

Has Evictions
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

138 GROUP LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: ZELIG EISENBACHMail: 164 CLYMER STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.4

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed6 units · 3 floors
now138 GROUP LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11237 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11237

Violent315

Property1,226

Quality-of-life2,083

Total incidents3,624

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11237

138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.705° N, -73.918° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

MYRTLE AV/IRVING AVB54
0.4 mi8 min
MYRTLE AV/MENAHAN STB54
0.4 mi9 min
MYRTLE AV/KNICKERBOCKER AVB54M90
0.4 mi9 min
MYRTLE AV/KNICKERBOCKER AVT410
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

J.h.s. 162 The WilloughbyMiddle School
0.2 mi3 min
Learners And LeadersElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 123 SuydamElementary
0.3 mi5 min
P.s. 81q Jean Paul RichterElementary
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Bushwick Charter SchoolK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Achievement First Bushwick Charter SchoolK-8
0.5 mi10 min
Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolK-8
0.6 mi12 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Brigid Catholic AcademyElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Brooklyn United Children - Wilson
0.6 mi11 min
Aim High - New Life Child Devel
0.6 mi13 min

The neighborhood

Bushwick

Eastern Bushwick is where the arts scene starts to give way to more established residential blocks. The Bushwick Collective murals extend into this zip code, and the mix of warehouse parties and family-run taquerias gives the area its particular energy.

6,370buildings tracked3.0avg LucidIQ$2,000median 1BR

47,183population$79kmedian income89%renters

ArtsyDiverseAffordableNightlifeEvolving

Explore Bushwick

Neighborhood overview

Bushwick→

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Bushwick

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bushwick· 0.63 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.48 mi Williamsburg· 1.83 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.97 mi Fort Greene· 2.02 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1931

Floors3

Total units6

Rent-stab units6

ClassC2

BBL3032490032

BIN3073952

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

6 units · 3 floors · class C2

2024

Rent stabilization on file

4 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 138 GROUP LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJul 11, 2025
Rodent — Signs of Rodents
HPDLOWJun 11, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHApr 29, 2025
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF STAIRCASE ERECTED OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER AT SOUTH COU
311MEDIUMMar 17, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
HPDMEDIUMFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCKABLE SLIDING BOLT AT SCUTTLE COVER AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STOR
HPDMEDIUMFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH-SET AT DOOR TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPDLOWFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT AT SOUTH WALL IN
HPDMEDIUMFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd S
HPDHIGHFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STO
HPDMEDIUMFeb 10, 2025
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT P

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is approximately $3,200 per month.
How does rent at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11237 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 60% above the neighborhood median.
Is 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 rent stabilized?
Yes, 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is rent stabilized with 4 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
The registered owner of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is 138 GROUP LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 a good landlord?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, owned by 138 GROUP LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.4/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 87 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.4 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
Yes, 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 87 housing violations and 48 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 have?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 offers 3 amenities including Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
There are 10 schools near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include J.h.s. 162 The Willoughby (3 min walk), Learners And Leaders (4 min walk), P.s. 123 Suydam (5 min walk), P.s. 81q Jean Paul Richter (6 min walk), Achievement First Bushwick Charter School (10 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MYRTLE AV/IRVING AV (B54), 0.42 mi away.
Is 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11237 zip code where 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 is located had 3,624 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 315 violent crimes, 1,226 property crimes, and 2,083 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11237 for full details.
When was 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 built and how many units does it have?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237?
138 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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