What is the rent for a studio at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $3,490 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $4,000 per month.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $6,350 per month.

How does rent at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11217 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 15% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 44% above the neighborhood median.

Is 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 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 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

The registered owner of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is 159 5 AVE, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 a good landlord?

159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, owned by 159 5 AVE, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 22 recorded violations. Tenants have left 5 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Yes, 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 22 housing violations and 14 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

There are 10 schools near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 282 Park Slope (2 min walk), P.s. 282 Park Slope (2 min walk), M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), The International Charter School Of New York Annex (13 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5 AV/UNION ST (B63), 0.09 mi away.

Is 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11217 zip code where 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is located had 3,106 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 210 violent crimes, 1,390 property crimes, and 1,506 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11217 for full details.

When was 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 built and how many units does it have?

159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 was built in 1920, has 4 floors, contains 10 total units, 9 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

159 5 AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Park Slope, NYC

Park Slope · Brooklyn, NY, 11217

Built 19204 floors10 unitsBBL 3009470001

Current rent range

$3,490 – $6,350 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.65 reviews

Verified reviews15Owned by159 5 AVE, LLC4 bldgs

159 5 AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11217

159 5 AVENUE is a prewar 1920 building, 10 units in Park Slope, NYC. Owned by 159 5 AVE, LLC. Public records show 47 open violations, 14 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 5 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations22last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews52.6 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints14last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$3,490/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$4,000/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$6,350/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $3,490 – $3,490

Average (0%)Area: $3,480

1 BR

This building: $4,000 – $4,000

15% belowArea: $4,720

2 BR

This building: $6,350 – $6,350

44% aboveArea: $4,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio1 listing

$3,490

$3,422 – $3,537

1 Bed1 listing

$4,720

$4,720

2 Bed1 listing

$4,400

$4,400

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Prospect Park

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

Asking rent

$3,296

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

16%

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

165 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

2901

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

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

22 total

Pest Infestation
7
Roof/Ceiling
2
Electrical
1
Fire Escape/Stairs
1
Water Leak
1

311Top Complaints

14 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
6
Noise
3
Water System
1
Noise - Residential
1
Rodent
1

DOBTop Filings

25 total

DOB Violations
25

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 12, 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 27, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDJun 26, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 26, 2024
§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE SOUTH YARD
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 16, 2024
(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.

See all 22 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.6 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5 reviews

5★

4★

3★

60%

2★

40%

1★

Pros: Some apartments renovated and in great condition, generally friendly neighbors in building. Most (all?) have private washer/dryer and dishwasher. Building used to be full of long term renters and now is constant tu…

mixedJul 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Great location, nice apartment, great neighbors. Cons: Ownership changed and the building and its unit were immediately viewed as cash cows. Funded by the texas board of education fund this was one of the hundreds…

negativeJun 2022

Anonymous

Pros: The people who live here are great. There used to be an amazing roof deck that burned down. The neighborhood is wonderful. Cons: The management company is made up of investors who do not care about the well-being…

negativeAug 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

159 5 AVE, LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildingsOFFICER: GLEN BROWNMail: 625 BROADWAY, New York, NY, 10012

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.8

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

See all 4 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed10 units · 4 floors
now159 5 AVE, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11217 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11217

Violent210

Property1,390

Quality-of-life1,506

Total incidents3,106

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About this area.

Park Slope · 11217

159 5 AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.678° N, -73.979° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

5 AV/UNION STB63
0.1 mi2 min
5 AV/UNION STB63
0.1 mi3 min
5 AV/GARFIELD PLB63
0.2 mi5 min
5 AV/GARFIELD PLB63
0.3 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 282 Park SlopeElementary
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 282 Park SlopeElementary
0.1 mi2 min
M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi3 min
P.s. K077K-12
0.2 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

The International Charter School Of New York AnnexCharter
0.6 mi13 min
New Dawn Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi14 min
New Dawn Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Kids-Centric - Helen Owen Carey Cdc
0.1 mi2 min
Rivendell School
0.3 mi6 min
Berkeley-Carroll SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min

The neighborhood

Park Slope

Park Slope is the quintessential Brooklyn family neighborhood — brownstone-lined streets, Prospect Park on the doorstep, excellent schools, and a Whole Foods for the stroller set.

11,090buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$4,720median 1BR

43,045population$153kmedian income71%renters

Family-FriendlyLeafyExpensiveCommunity FeelParks

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in Park Slope

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Prospect Heights· 0.93 mi Crown Heights· 0.96 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.09 mi Park Slope· 1.1 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.17 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors4

Total units10

ClassC7

BBL3009470001

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

10 units · 4 floors · class C7

now

Current owner: 159 5 AVE, LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWJun 12, 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
HPDHIGHNov 27, 2024
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
HPDMEDIUMJun 26, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE SO
HPDMEDIUMJun 26, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT BUILDI
HPDLOWApr 16, 2024
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
311MEDIUMApr 2, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMar 4, 2024
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMJan 20, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMJan 15, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMJan 14, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $3,490 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $4,000 per month.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is approximately $6,350 per month.
How does rent at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11217 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 15% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 44% above the neighborhood median.
Is 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 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 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
The registered owner of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is 159 5 AVE, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 a good landlord?
159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, owned by 159 5 AVE, LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 22 recorded violations. Tenants have left 5 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Yes, 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 22 housing violations and 14 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
There are 10 schools near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 282 Park Slope (2 min walk), P.s. 282 Park Slope (2 min walk), M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), The International Charter School Of New York Annex (13 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5 AV/UNION ST (B63), 0.09 mi away.
Is 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11217 zip code where 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is located had 3,106 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 210 violent crimes, 1,390 property crimes, and 1,506 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11217 for full details.
When was 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 built and how many units does it have?
159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 was built in 1920, has 4 floors, contains 10 total units, 9 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
159 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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