What is the rent for a studio at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.

Is 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

The registered owner of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is SMITH, MICHEE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?

208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by SMITH, MICHEE, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 13 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Yes, 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 13 housing violations and 22 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 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

There are 10 schools near 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School (4 min walk), P.s. 181 Brooklyn (7 min walk), High School For Public Service: Heroes Of Tomorrow (10 min walk), Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts (10 min walk), East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/E 39 ST (B35), 0.08 mi away.

Is 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11203 zip code where 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.

When was 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?

208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1920, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.

208 EAST 38 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Flatbush, NYC

East Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11203

Built 19202 floors1 unitsBBL 3048740021

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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208 EAST 38 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11203

208 EAST 38 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 1 unit in East Flatbush, NYC. Owned by SMITH, MICHEE. Public records show 13 open violations, 22 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations13last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints22last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~5% by timing your move to April.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

12% belowArea: $2,498

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

17% belowArea: $3,000

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

5% belowArea: $3,248

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$2,495 – $2,575

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,795 – $3,250

3 Bed

$3,100

$3,100 – $3,489

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Rent trends.

Flatbush

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

Asking rent

$2,103

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

11%

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

133 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

2182

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

13 total

Door/Lock
4
Pest Infestation
3
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Paint/Plaster
2
Flooring
1

311Top Complaints

22 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
9
HEAT/HOT WATER
8
DOOR/WINDOW
3
PLUMBING
1
Lead
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDAug 16, 2023
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK DOWN DOOR STOPPER AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDAug 16, 2023
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDAug 16, 2023
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDAug 10, 2023
§ 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 WEST FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 15, 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.

See all 13 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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The landlord.

SMITH, MICHEE

Portfolio of 3 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

5.0

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed1 units · 2 floors
nowSMITH, MICHEEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11203 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11203

Violent268

Property571

Quality-of-life1,918

Total incidents2,757

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About this area.

East Flatbush · 11203

208 EAST 38 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.652° N, -73.942° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

CHURCH AV/E 39 STB35
0.1 mi2 min
CHURCH AV/E 38 STB35
0.1 mi2 min
CHURCH AV/BROOKLYN AVB35
0.1 mi2 min
CHURCH AV/BROOKLYN AVB35
0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 181 BrooklynK-8
0.3 mi7 min
High School For Public Service: Heroes Of TomorrowHigh School
0.5 mi10 min
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal ArtsHigh School
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

East Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 min
East Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Explore Charter SchoolK-8
0.6 mi11 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Excelsior Elementary SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi7 min
Gan Academy - LindenElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Phyl's Academy Prep SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

East Flatbush

East Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most Caribbean neighborhoods — Jamaican patty shops, Trinidadian roti spots, and Haitian bakeries line the avenues. It's residential, affordable, and deeply community-oriented, with the Kings County Hospital anchoring the area.

11,823buildings tracked4.7avg LucidIQ$2,498median 1BR

78,506population$68kmedian income61%renters

Caribbean CultureAffordableResidentialFamily-OrientedCommunity-Rooted

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Neighborhood overview

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

Rent trends in East Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Flatbush· 1.1 mi Brownsville· 1.32 mi Crown Heights· 1.33 mi Flatbush· 1.53 mi Crown Heights· 1.53 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 built1920

Floors2

Total units1

ClassA9

BBL3048740021

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

1 units · 2 floors · class A9

now

Current owner: SMITH, MICHEE

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMSep 20, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMJun 27, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMJun 4, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMay 17, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMay 17, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMApr 11, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2024
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMMay 3, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMay 3, 2024
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.
Is 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
The registered owner of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is SMITH, MICHEE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?
208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by SMITH, MICHEE, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 13 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Yes, 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 13 housing violations and 22 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 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
There are 10 schools near 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School (4 min walk), P.s. 181 Brooklyn (7 min walk), High School For Public Service: Heroes Of Tomorrow (10 min walk), Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts (10 min walk), East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/E 39 ST (B35), 0.08 mi away.
Is 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11203 zip code where 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.
When was 208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?
208 EAST 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1920, has 2 floors, contains 1 total unit.

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