What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $3,295 per month.

How does rent at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 3% below the neighborhood median.

Is 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

The registered owner of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is SIM G REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by SIM G REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 53 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Yes, 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 53 housing violations and 21 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

There are 10 schools near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech. (2 min walk), I.s. 347 School Of Humanities (2 min walk), Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence (6 min walk), Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence (6 min walk), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: KOSSUTH PL/BUSHWICK AV (B38), 0.38 mi away.

Is 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11221 zip code where 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.

When was 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

147 CENTRAL AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221

Built 19313 floors5 unitsBBL 3032080007

Current rent range

$3,295 – $3,295 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsSGOwned bySIM G REALTY LLC3 bldgs

147 CENTRAL AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

147 CENTRAL AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 5 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by SIM G REALTY LLC. Public records show 55 open violations, 21 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations53last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints21last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$3,295/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

January

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Potential savings: ~6% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,573

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,950

2 BR

This building: $3,295 – $3,295

3% belowArea: $3,400

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,995

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing

$3,295

$3,000 – $3,650

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

156 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

4226

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

53 total

Smoke/CO Detector
14
Door/Lock
6
Pest Infestation
5
Water Leak
4
Heat/Hot Water
3

311Top Complaints

21 total

PAINT/PLASTER
6
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
4
UNSANITARY CONDITION
2
Noise - Vehicle
2
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(4 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 4, 2026
(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 CVIOLATION CLOSEDJul 10, 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 HINGES ON THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 9, 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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 21, 2023
(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 BVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 17, 2022
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT BATHTUB WASTE LINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 53 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Private back porch/shared yard Cons: Mail thrown in floor, minimal hot water Advice to landlord: Install more secure mailboxes

positiveFeb 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Good Cause

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

SIM G REALTY LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsOWNER: SIMCHA GRUENHUTMail: 50-54 DIVISION AVE, 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

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed5 units · 3 floors
nowSIM G REALTY 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.

11221 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11221

Violent176

Property776

Quality-of-life1,312

Total incidents2,264

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11221

147 CENTRAL AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.700° N, -73.927° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

KOSSUTH PL/BUSHWICK AVB38
0.4 mi8 min
DE KALB AV/BROADWAYB38
0.4 mi8 min
DE KALB AV/BROADWAYB38
0.4 mi8 min
BROADWAY/DE KALB AVB47T433T430
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech.Middle School
0.1 mi2 min
I.s. 347 School Of HumanitiesMiddle School
0.1 mi2 min
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic ExcellenceHigh School
0.3 mi6 min
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic ExcellenceHigh School
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
Achievement First University Prep High SchoolCharter
0.1 mi2 min
Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brooklyn United Children - Wilson
0.2 mi4 min
Yeshiva D'nitraHigh School
0.8 mi16 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Ace Integration
0.8 mi17 min

The neighborhood

Bushwick

Bushwick's warehouse-turned-arts-district energy draws artists and young creatives. Sprawling murals, DIY galleries, and underground clubs exist alongside longtime Dominican and Puerto Rican community roots.

12,147buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR

91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

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Neighborhood overview

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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· 0.89 mi Crown Heights· 1.47 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.61 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.66 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 units5

ClassC2

BBL3032080007

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

5 units · 3 floors · class C2

now

Current owner: SIM G REALTY LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWMay 4, 2026
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
HPDHIGHJul 10, 2025
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDLOWJun 9, 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
311MEDIUMJan 14, 2025
Graffiti
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2024
Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
311MEDIUMSep 24, 2023
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
311MEDIUMApr 14, 2023
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
HPDLOWMar 21, 2023
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
311MEDIUMSep 20, 2022
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
HPDMEDIUMSep 17, 2022
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1s

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $3,295 per month.
How does rent at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 3% below the neighborhood median.
Is 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
The registered owner of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is SIM G REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by SIM G REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 53 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Yes, 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 53 housing violations and 21 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
There are 10 schools near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech. (2 min walk), I.s. 347 School Of Humanities (2 min walk), Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence (6 min walk), Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence (6 min walk), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: KOSSUTH PL/BUSHWICK AV (B38), 0.38 mi away.
Is 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11221 zip code where 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.
When was 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
147 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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