What is the rent for a studio at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11220 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.

Is 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 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 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 21% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

The registered owner of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is VJHC HOLDING CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 a good landlord?

279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, owned by VJHC HOLDING CORP., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 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.

Has 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 10 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

There are 10 schools near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 001 Alfred E. Smith (1 min walk), P.s. 124 Yung Wing (3 min walk), P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis (4 min walk), Urban Assembly Maker Academy (5 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (12 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MADISON ST/CATHERINE ST (M15-SBS), 0.07 mi away.

Is 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11220 zip code where 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is located had 2,915 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 194 violent crimes, 722 property crimes, and 1,999 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11220 for full details.

When was 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 built and how many units does it have?

279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 was built in 1900, has 7 floors, contains 7 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

279 55 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Sunset Park, NYC

Sunset Park · Brooklyn, NY, 11220

Built 19007 floors7 unitsBBL 1002790055

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsVHOwned byVJHC HOLDING CORP.11 bldgs

279 55 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11220

279 55 STREET is a prewar 1900 building, 7 floors, 7 units in Sunset Park, NYC. Owned by VJHC HOLDING CORP.. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age126 ybuilt 1900

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 10

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

August

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~21% 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

6% belowArea: $2,350

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

17% belowArea: $3,000

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

12% belowArea: $3,523

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

$2,175 – $2,450

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,800 – $3,598

3 Bed

$3,100

$3,361 – $3,621

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

223 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

104

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

Paint/Plaster
2
Door/Lock
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

Noise - Residential
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTDec 15, 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 LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDDec 15, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 7th STORY
Class ANOV SENT OUTDec 15, 2025
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 7th STORY

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Unit House in back Pros: Location, short walk to Grand L. Large courtyard. Renovated apt. Cons: Small rooms, with tiny closets. Very thin walls. Tiny kitchen for four rooms (not including basement- which was rented as…

positiveSep 2022

Anonymous

View all 1 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

VJHC HOLDING CORP.

Portfolio of 11 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

3.9

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 11 total

See all 11 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1900Building constructed7 units · 7 floors
nowVJHC HOLDING CORP.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 11 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

11220 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11220

Violent194

Property722

Quality-of-life1,999

Total incidents2,915

07 / 10

About this area.

Sunset Park · 11220

279 55 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.713° N, -73.997° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

MADISON ST/CATHERINE STM15-SBS
0.1 mi1 min
MADISON ST/OLIVER STM15
0.1 mi1 min
MADISON ST/CATHERINE STM15-SBS
0.1 mi2 min
MADISON ST/OLIVER STM22M15
0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 001 Alfred E. SmithElementary
0.0 mi1 min
P.s. 124 Yung WingElementary
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 126 Jacob August RiisK-8
0.2 mi4 min
Urban Assembly Maker AcademyHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.6 mi12 min
Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter SchoolCharter
0.8 mi15 min
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 15Charter
0.8 mi17 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Transfiguration SchoolElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemElementary
0.3 mi7 min
Shirley Aninias School Llc (the)Elementary
0.5 mi9 min

The neighborhood

Sunset Park

Sunset Park's Chinatown rivals Manhattan's in size and authenticity — Eighth Avenue is packed with dim sum halls, herbal medicine shops, and fish markets. The neighborhood also has a strong Mexican community along Fifth Avenue, and Industry City has added a creative-economy hub to the waterfront.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$2,350median 1BR

93,008population$63kmedian income72%renters

MulticulturalFoodieWorking-ClassWaterfrontUp-and-Coming

Explore Sunset Park

Neighborhood overview

Sunset Park→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11220

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Sunset Park

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Borough Park· 0.91 mi Bay Ridge· 1.47 mi Dyker Heights· 1.78 mi Kensington· 1.83 mi Bensonhurst· 2.06 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1900

Floors7

Total units7

ClassK4

BBL1002790055

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1900

Building constructed

7 units · 7 floors · class K4

now

Current owner: VJHC HOLDING CORP.

Portfolio includes 11 buildings.

Recent Activity

4 events

HPDHIGHDec 15, 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
HPDHIGHDec 15, 2025
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AT PU
HPDLOWDec 15, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 7th
311MEDIUMAug 11, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11220 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.
Is 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 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 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 21% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
The registered owner of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is VJHC HOLDING CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 a good landlord?
279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, owned by VJHC HOLDING CORP., has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 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.
Has 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 10 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
There are 10 schools near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 001 Alfred E. Smith (1 min walk), P.s. 124 Yung Wing (3 min walk), P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis (4 min walk), Urban Assembly Maker Academy (5 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (12 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MADISON ST/CATHERINE ST (M15-SBS), 0.07 mi away.
Is 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11220 zip code where 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is located had 2,915 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 194 violent crimes, 722 property crimes, and 1,999 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11220 for full details.
When was 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 built and how many units does it have?
279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 was built in 1900, has 7 floors, contains 7 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

Similar buildings nearby.

722 BAY RIDGE AVENUE

722 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11220

BrooklynBuilt 1925

View building

221 BAY RIDGE AVENUE

221 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11220

BrooklynBuilt 1925

View building

558 47 STREET

558 47 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220

BrooklynBuilt 1899

View building

501 55 STREET

501 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220

BrooklynBuilt 1950

View building

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Embed this building’s record

Drop this scorecard into a tenant guide, blog post, or wiki. It updates itself as new violations are filed.

<iframe src="https://lucidrents.com/embed/building/9c817e0c-aed1-448b-a756-0dc9248ae2ea" width="100%" height="220" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="279 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 — LucidRents building record" loading="lazy"></iframe>

Building record last updated 4 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.