What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is approximately $4,150 per month.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is approximately $4,150 per month.

How does rent at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11206 zip code: 3-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median.

Is 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 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 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

The registered owner of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 a good landlord?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, owned by MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 10 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 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 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

Yes, 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 has 10 housing violations and 39 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 have?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Featured. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

There are 9 schools near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech. (3 min walk), I.s. 347 School Of Humanities (3 min walk), P.s. 145 Andrew Jackson (3 min walk), P.s. 123 Suydam (8 min walk), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DE KALB AV/EVERGREEN AV (B38), 0.41 mi away.

Is 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11206 zip code where 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is located had 3,356 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 320 violent crimes, 1,042 property crimes, and 1,994 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11206 for full details.

When was 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 built and how many units does it have?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units, 4 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?

259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

259 MELROSE STREET — Rent Intelligence for Williamsburg, NYC

Williamsburg · Brooklyn, NY, 11206

Built 19313 floors5 unitsBBL 3031570044

Current rent range

$4,150 – $4,150 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsMPOwned byMELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC3 bldgs

259 MELROSE STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11206

259 MELROSE STREET is a mid-century 1931 building, 5 units in Williamsburg, NYC. Owned by MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. Public records show 11 open violations, 39 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations10last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints39last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

3 BR

$4,150/mo

1 listing

3 BR

$4,150/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

June

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

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,214

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,500

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,250

3 BR

This building: $4,150 – $4,150

6% belowArea: $4,400

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,348

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

3 Bed1 listing

$4,150

$3,963 – $4,874

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

152 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

3791

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

10 total

Pest Infestation
6

311Top Complaints

39 total

Noise - Vehicle
8
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
6
Noise - Residential
5
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4
DOOR/WINDOW
2

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 5, 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 ANOV SENT OUTJun 10, 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 25, 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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 11, 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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 24, 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 10 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: the owner is great, the apartment is renovated with new appliances Cons: apartment is small, neighbors can be creepy toward single women Advice to landlord: property owner is great

positiveJan 2022

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

OTHER

Good Cause
Featured

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMANAGING MEMBER: PETER CHERNOFFMail: 30 MAIN STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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
nowMELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, 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.

11206 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11206

Violent320

Property1,042

Quality-of-life1,994

Total incidents3,356

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About this area.

Williamsburg · 11206

259 MELROSE STREET · Brooklyn · 40.702° N, -73.930° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

DE KALB AV/EVERGREEN AVB38
0.4 mi8 min
DE KALB AV/EVERGREEN AVB38
0.4 mi9 min
BROADWAY/MYRTLE AVT432
0.4 mi9 min
BROADWAY/MYRTLE AVB47B46T433T410
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech.Middle School
0.1 mi3 min
I.s. 347 School Of HumanitiesMiddle School
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 145 Andrew JacksonElementary
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 123 SuydamElementary
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi3 min
Achievement First University Prep High SchoolCharter
0.1 mi3 min
Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi3 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brooklyn United Children - Wilson
0.1 mi2 min
Ohel ChayaElementary
0.6 mi11 min

The neighborhood

Williamsburg

South Williamsburg is a neighborhood of contrasts — the Hasidic Jewish community's established blocks sit alongside newly arrived artists and young professionals. Broadway cuts through with discount shops and Dominican restaurants, while side streets reveal hidden cafes and galleries.

6,254buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$3,500median 1BR

89,949population$52kmedian income89%renters

DiverseEvolvingAffordable (relatively)GrittyCultural Mix

Explore Williamsburg

Neighborhood overview

Williamsburg→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11206

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Williamsburg

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Fort Greene· 0.47 mi Williamsburg· 1.01 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.26 mi Prospect Heights· 1.28 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.36 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

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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

ClassS4

BBL3031570044

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

5 units · 3 floors · class S4

now

Current owner: MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWMay 5, 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
311MEDIUMJan 5, 2026
Graffiti Removal — Self Service
311MEDIUMNov 9, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMOct 20, 2025
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMSep 7, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMJul 19, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
HPDLOWJun 10, 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 25, 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
311MEDIUMAug 3, 2024
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
311MEDIUMJul 25, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is approximately $4,150 per month.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is approximately $4,150 per month.
How does rent at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11206 zip code: 3-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median.
Is 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 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 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
The registered owner of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 a good landlord?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, owned by MELROSE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 10 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 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 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
Yes, 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 has 10 housing violations and 39 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 have?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Featured. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
There are 9 schools near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include I.s. 349 Math, Science & Tech. (3 min walk), I.s. 347 School Of Humanities (3 min walk), P.s. 145 Andrew Jackson (3 min walk), P.s. 123 Suydam (8 min walk), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DE KALB AV/EVERGREEN AV (B38), 0.41 mi away.
Is 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11206 zip code where 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is located had 3,356 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 320 violent crimes, 1,042 property crimes, and 1,994 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11206 for full details.
When was 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 built and how many units does it have?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 was built in 1931, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units, 4 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206?
259 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 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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