What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is approximately $2,900 per month.

How does rent at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11208 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 4% above the neighborhood median.

Is 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 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 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

The registered owner of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is RSK FLIPS 1 LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 a good landlord?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, owned by RSK FLIPS 1 LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 23 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Yes, 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 23 housing violations and 38 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 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

There are 9 schools near 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento (3 min walk), Vista Academy (5 min walk), Liberty Avenue Middle School (5 min walk), P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden (5 min walk), East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ATLANTIC AV/ELTON ST (T434), 0.21 mi away.

Is 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11208 zip code where 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is located had 4,089 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 392 violent crimes, 935 property crimes, and 2,762 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11208 for full details.

When was 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 built and how many units does it have?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 was built in 1901, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East New York, NYC

East New York · Brooklyn, NY, 11208

Built 19012 floors2 unitsBBL 3039570039

Current rent range

$2,900 – $2,900 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviewsRFOwned byRSK FLIPS 1 LLC4 bldgs

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11208

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE is a prewar 1901 building, 2 units in East New York, NYC. Owned by RSK FLIPS 1 LLC. Public records show 23 open violations, 38 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations23last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age125 ybuilt 1901

311 complaints38last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$2,900/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

November

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $1,863

2 BR

This building: $2,900 – $2,900

4% aboveArea: $2,800

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing

$2,900

$2,800 – $2,888

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

East New York

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

Asking rent

$1,897

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.0%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

13%

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

130 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

1532

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

23 total

Paint/Plaster
5
Heat/Hot Water
4
Smoke/CO Detector
3
Water Leak
2
Electrical
2

311Top Complaints

38 total

Noise - Residential
8
Blocked Driveway
7
ELECTRIC
5
HEAT/HOT WATER
4
Illegal Parking
2

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 26, 2025
§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES . IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMar 26, 2025
§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 26, 2025
§ 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV SENT OUTDec 13, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTDec 10, 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.

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

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1 reviews

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100%

1★

Pros: The location and that’s all really the garage was also a plus. Cons: Everything else, neighbors are weird,landlord isn’t professional. Advice to landlord: Offer better customer service in a timely manner actually…

negativeMar 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

RSK FLIPS 1 LLC

Portfolio of 4 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1901Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
nowRSK FLIPS 1 LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11208 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11208

Violent392

Property935

Quality-of-life2,762

Total incidents4,089

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About this area.

East New York · 11208

198 SHEPHERD AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.680° N, -73.882° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ATLANTIC AV/ELTON STT434
0.2 mi4 min
ATLANTIC AV/WARWICK STQ24
0.3 mi7 min
ATLANTIC AV/WARWICK STQ24
0.3 mi7 min
ATLANTIC AV/BARBEY STQ24
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 108 Sal AbbracciamentoElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Vista AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
Liberty Avenue Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert BoldenElementary
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

East Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Achievement First Apollo Charter SchoolK-8
0.2 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Followers Of Jesus SchoolElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Blessed Sacrament Catholic AcademyElementary
0.5 mi10 min

The neighborhood

East New York

The eastern stretch of East New York borders Queens and has a distinctly suburban feel — detached houses, quiet blocks, and a predominantly Caribbean and Latino community. The Gateway Center mall provides shopping, and the area is slowly attracting new development.

11,924buildings tracked4.6avg LucidIQ$1,863median 1BR

108,180population$56kmedian income72%renters

Suburban FeelAffordableQuietDiverseFamily-Oriented

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Neighborhood overview

East New York→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11208

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East New York

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

East New York· 1.47 mi East New York· 1.6 mi Brownsville· 2.41 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 2.43 mi Canarsie· 2.97 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 built1901

Floors2

Total units2

ClassB2

BBL3039570039

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1901

Building constructed

2 units · 2 floors · class B2

now

Current owner: RSK FLIPS 1 LLC

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJun 1, 2026
ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
311MEDIUMJun 14, 2025
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
311MEDIUMJun 9, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 7, 2025
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMJun 7, 2025
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMMay 11, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is approximately $2,900 per month.
How does rent at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11208 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 4% above the neighborhood median.
Is 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 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 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
The registered owner of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is RSK FLIPS 1 LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 a good landlord?
198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, owned by RSK FLIPS 1 LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 23 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Yes, 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 23 housing violations and 38 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 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
There are 9 schools near 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento (3 min walk), Vista Academy (5 min walk), Liberty Avenue Middle School (5 min walk), P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden (5 min walk), East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ATLANTIC AV/ELTON ST (T434), 0.21 mi away.
Is 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11208 zip code where 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is located had 4,089 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 392 violent crimes, 935 property crimes, and 2,762 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11208 for full details.
When was 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 built and how many units does it have?
198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 was built in 1901, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
198 SHEPHERD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 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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