What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $2,800 per month.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 ranges from $2,650 to $3,400 per month, with a median of $3,025.

How does rent at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 15% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median.

Is 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

The registered owner of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 43 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Yes, 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 43 housing violations and 31 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 3 amenities including Fios Available, Central Air, Hardwood Floors. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

There are 10 schools near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Bedford Academy High School (3 min walk), Bedford Academy High School (3 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (6 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (6 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FULTON ST/CLASSON AV (B25), 0.38 mi away.

Is 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11216 zip code where 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.

When was 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 23 total units, 21 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn, NY, 11216

Built 19314 floors23 unitsBBL 3019710011

Current rent range

$2,650 – $3,400 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★3.02 reviews

Verified reviews1LOwned by140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC4 bldgs

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11216

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 23 units in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC. Owned by 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC. Public records show 59 open violations, 31 311 complaints, 3 active litigation matters on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations43last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints31last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR

$2,800/mo

9 listings

2 BR

$3,025/mo

54 listings

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

June

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

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

1 BR

This building: $2,800 – $2,800

15% belowArea: $3,306

2 BR

This building: $2,650 – $3,400

19% belowArea: $3,756

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed9 listings

$3,306

$3,306

2 Bed54 listings

$3,756

$3,756

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

143 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

3698

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

43 total

Smoke/CO Detector
10
Paint/Plaster
7
Door/Lock
6
Pest Infestation
5
Heat/Hot Water
3

311Top Complaints

31 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
11
PLUMBING
6
GENERAL
5
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4
WATER LEAK
2

DOBTop Filings

16 total

DOB Violations
16

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(4 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 15, 2025
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 15, 2025
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 15, 2025
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 15, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 15, 2025
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORY

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

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50%

1★

Pros: Has some charm, cheap for neighborhood Cons: Where to begin…. The boiler room had pipes explode multiple times where the courtyard was flooding, spilling water all over exposed wires which seemed like a major elec…

negativeFeb 2022

Anonymous

Unit 14 Pros: Roof access, big windows, great location, pest control monthly, mail delivery is ok, really nice super Cons: Loud street, our ceiling leaked two times and we didn’t get much help, occasional roach but wha…

positiveAug 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Central Air
Hardwood Floors

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildingsMEMBER: ABE BERNATMail: 331 RUTLEDGE ST, 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

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed23 units · 4 floors
now140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11216 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11216

Violent266

Property1,051

Quality-of-life1,895

Total incidents3,212

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About this area.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · 11216

138A LEXINGTON AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.687° N, -73.956° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

FULTON ST/CLASSON AVB25
0.4 mi8 min
FULTON ST/FRANKLIN AVB25
0.4 mi8 min
HALSEY ST/BEDFORD AVB26
0.4 mi8 min
FULTON ST/FRANKLIN AVB25
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bedford Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
Bedford Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 056 Lewis H. LatimerElementary
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. 056 Lewis H. LatimerElementary
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Partnership Charter SchoolK-8
0.3 mi7 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Clinton Hill MiddleCharter
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13K-8
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Starting Point - Bedford Stuyvesant
0.3 mi6 min
Brooklyn Waldorf SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

The neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy is Brooklyn's brownstone capital — block after block of stunning Victorian and Romanesque row houses, many beautifully restored. The neighborhood's Black cultural heritage runs deep (Biggie grew up here), and the restaurant scene on Tompkins and Lewis Avenues has exploded.

8,172buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$3,306median 1BR

62,373population$93kmedian income75%renters

BrownstonesHistoricCulturalFoodieCommunity Feel

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Carroll Gardens· 0.1 mi Prospect Heights· 0.39 mi Fort Greene· 0.97 mi Park Slope· 1.09 mi Crown Heights· 1.18 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

Floors4

Total units23

ClassC7

BBL3019710011

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

23 units · 4 floors · class C7

now

Current owner: 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMFeb 13, 2026
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJan 2, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJan 2, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJan 2, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMDec 15, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMDec 6, 2025
PLUMBING — TOILET
311MEDIUMDec 6, 2025
PLUMBING — TOILET
311MEDIUMOct 30, 2025
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $2,800 per month.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 ranges from $2,650 to $3,400 per month, with a median of $3,025.
How does rent at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 15% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median.
Is 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
The registered owner of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 43 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Yes, 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 43 housing violations and 31 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 3 amenities including Fios Available, Central Air, Hardwood Floors. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
There are 10 schools near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Bedford Academy High School (3 min walk), Bedford Academy High School (3 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (6 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (6 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FULTON ST/CLASSON AV (B25), 0.38 mi away.
Is 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11216 zip code where 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.
When was 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 23 total units, 21 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
138A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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