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298 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11211

298 METROPOLITAN AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 14 units in Williamsburg, NYC. Owned by MINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC. Public records show 30 open violations, 19 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 12 units (registered 2021). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

B-
LucidIQ Score
298 METROPOLITAN
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Williamsburg · 11211
Neighborhood overview
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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
Williamsburg· 1.01 miFort Greene· 1.35 miBrooklyn Heights· 1.62 miGreenpoint· 1.69 miProspect Heights· 2.15 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
12
stabilized units
2021
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

298 METROPOLITAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Williamsburg, NYC

Williamsburg · Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Built 19104 floors14 unitsBBL 3023670019
Current rent range
$3,188 – $3,188 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.01 reviews
Verified reviewsMMOwned byMINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B-
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 1 review
Worst-performing building in MINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC's 2 buildings portfolio; 30 open violations across 14 units (2.1/unit) — but rent-stabilized with 12 stabilized units.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations30last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units14DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints19last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$3,188/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio1 listing
$3,955
$3,955
$3.5k$3.9k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Williamsburg
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,633
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
176 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
11
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
59
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
106
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
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
7542020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 30311 Complaints 19DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

30 total
  • Pest Infestation
    6
  • Mold/Mildew
    3
  • Paint/Plaster
    3
  • Water Leak
    3
  • Roof/Ceiling
    2

311Top Complaints

19 total
  • Graffiti
    9
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    8
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    5
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    3
  • Illegal Parking
    3

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 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 IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 19, 2025

    §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 BNOV SENT OUTNov 11, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 11, 2025

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT EAST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTNov 11, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Prime Williamsburg location, so many amazing restaurants and things to do nearby Cons: Easily hear footsteps on top of you and neighbors next door

mixedNov 2024
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Good Cause
  • Has Evictions
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

MINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsHead officer: DANIEL MILLERMail: 289 MESEROLE ST, Brooklyn, NY, 11206

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

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Portfolio Grade
B7.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.5
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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  • A-302 METROPOLITAN AVENUEBrooklyn8.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed14 units · 4 floors
  2. nowMINNOW METROPOLITAN LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2021-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

298 METROPOLITAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.715° N, -73.958° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
7 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Williamsburg

Williamsburg was the poster child for Brooklyn gentrification and remains a hub for young professionals, artists, and the brunch set. Bedford Ave is lined with boutiques, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.

6,491buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$5,275median 1BR
65,511population$95kmedian income85%renters
TrendyYoung ProfessionalNightlifeFoodieArtsy
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
14 units · 4 floors · class C7
2021
Rent stabilization on file
12 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: MINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC
Portfolio includes 2 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

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 2, 2026

    Graffiti

  • 311MEDIUMJan 23, 2026

    Derelict Vehicles

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2025

    DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

  • 311MEDIUMNov 21, 2025

    Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate

  • HPDHIGHNov 19, 2025

    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

  • HPDMEDIUMNov 11, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH

  • HPDHIGHNov 11, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT EAST WALL

  • HPDMEDIUMNov 11, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL AND CEIL

  • HPDHIGHNov 11, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $3,188 – $3,188
    19% belowArea: $3,955
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $5,275
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $6,000
Compared to median rents in 11211

Review Summary

1 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Prime Williamsburg location, so many amazing restaurants and things to do nearby Cons: Easily hear footsteps on top of you and neighbors next door"
— Anonymous · Nov 2024
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Neighborhood Vibe

Williamsburg was the poster child for Brooklyn gentrification and remains a hub for young professionals, artists, and the brunch set. Bedford Ave is lined with boutiques, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.

TrendyYoung ProfessionalNightlifeFoodieArtsy

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE PLAZA/LANE 4B46
    0.4 mi7 min
  • WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE PLAZA/LANE 4B44-SBSB44
    0.4 mi7 min
  • WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE PLAZA/LANE 4B44B44-SBS
    0.4 mi8 min
  • S 4 ST/RODNEY STB60
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Conselyea Preparatory SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi1 min
  • P.s. 017 Henry D. WoodworthElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Williamsburg High School For Architecture And DesignHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Williamsburg Preparatory SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Unity Preparatory Upper Charter School Of BrooklynCharter
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - WilliamsburgElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Bedford Stuy New Beginnings ChsCharter
    0.3 mi7 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • C'e MontessoriElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Ms Lam Montessori SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Ms Lam Montessori SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors4
Total units14
Rent-stab units14
ClassC7
BBL3023670019

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