What is the rent for a studio at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.

How does rent at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11217 zip code: studio rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 26% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.

Is 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

The registered owner of 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is ELZURA PROPHETE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 a good landlord?

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, owned by ELZURA PROPHETE, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 42 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

Yes, 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 42 housing violations and 126 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

There are 10 schools near 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (9 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FLATBUSH AV/SAINT MARKS AV (B67), 0.01 mi away.

Is 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11217 zip code where 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 built and how many units does it have?

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 was built in 1889, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Park Slope, NYC

Park Slope · Brooklyn, NY, 11217

Built 18894 floors4 unitsBBL 3011500014

Current rent range

$2,848 – $5,980 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.02 reviews

Verified reviewsEPOwned byELZURA PROPHETE3 bldgs

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11217

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE is a prewar 1889 building, 4 units in Park Slope, NYC. Owned by ELZURA PROPHETE. Public records show 43 open violations, 126 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations42last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews22.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age137 ybuilt 1889

311 complaints126last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$3,350/mo

1 BR

$3,500/mo

2 BR

$3,870/mo

3 BR

$4,820/mo

4 BR

$5,200/mo

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: $2,848 – $3,852

4% belowArea: $3,480

1 BR

This building: $2,975 – $4,025

26% belowArea: $4,720

2 BR

This building: $3,290 – $4,451

12% belowArea: $4,400

3 BR

This building: $4,097 – $5,543

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $4,420 – $5,980

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,350

$3,422 – $3,537

1 Bed

$4,720

$4,720

2 Bed

$4,400

$4,400

3 Bed

$4,820

$4,097 – $5,543

4 Bed

$5,200

$4,420 – $5,980

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

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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

155 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

3326

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

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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

42 total

Door/Lock
6
Smoke/CO Detector
6
Pest Infestation
6
Water Leak
5
Paint/Plaster
4

311Top Complaints

126 total

Noise - Commercial
96
Noise - Residential
14
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
5
UNSANITARY CONDITION
2
DOOR/WINDOW
2

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 4, 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 9, 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 ANOV SENT OUTApr 10, 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 ANOV SENT OUTMar 22, 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 42 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: Location is perfect. But don’t be fooled, it’s a slum lord experience without an actual slum lord! Cons: Dirty, terrible management, lack of heat, hot water, gas over the years. Owner doesn’t want to spend money o…

negativeJun 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Location location location Cons: Lived here for a few months with a group of lovely ladies and a sweet cat. during these months the building had no heat for weeks, no gas whatsoever, and the stairs going to the fi…

negativeDec 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

ELZURA PROPHETE

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: ELZURA PROPHETEMail: 94 ST. MARKS, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

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

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buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1889Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
nowELZURA PROPHETEOwner 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.

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

279 FLATBUSH AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.679° N, -73.974° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

FLATBUSH AV/SAINT MARKS AVB67
0.0 mi1 min
7 AV/FLATBUSH AVB67B69
0.1 mi2 min
FLATBUSH AV/PARK PLB41B116
0.1 mi3 min
7 AV/STERLING PLB69B67
0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Endeavor Charter SchoolK-8
0.5 mi9 min
The International Charter School Of New York AnnexCharter
0.5 mi11 min
Compass Charter SchoolElementary
0.6 mi13 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Kids-Centric - Helen Owen Carey Cdc
0.2 mi5 min
Berkeley-Carroll SchoolElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Luria Academy Of BrooklynElementary
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

Explore Park Slope

Neighborhood overview

Park Slope→

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See full breakdown→

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 built1889

Floors4

Total units4

ClassS3

BBL3011500014

1880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1889

Building constructed

4 units · 4 floors · class S3

now

Current owner: ELZURA PROPHETE

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWMay 4, 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
311MEDIUMApr 25, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 12, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 12, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 5, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 4, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
311MEDIUMApr 1, 2026
Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $2,848 to $3,852 per month, with a median of $3,350.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $2,975 to $4,025 per month, with a median of $3,500.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $3,290 to $4,451 per month, with a median of $3,870.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $4,097 to $5,543 per month, with a median of $4,820.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 ranges from $4,420 to $5,980 per month, with a median of $5,200.
How does rent at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11217 zip code: studio rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 26% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.
Is 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
The registered owner of 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 is ELZURA PROPHETE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 a good landlord?
279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, owned by ELZURA PROPHETE, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 42 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
Yes, 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 42 housing violations and 126 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
There are 10 schools near 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), M.s. K266 - Park Place Community Middle School (3 min walk), P.s. K077 (3 min walk), Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (9 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FLATBUSH AV/SAINT MARKS AV (B67), 0.01 mi away.
Is 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11217 zip code where 279 FLATBUSH 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 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 built and how many units does it have?
279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 was built in 1889, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units, 3 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217?
279 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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