What is the rent for a studio at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $2,550 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 ranges from $2,550 to $2,950 per month, with a median of $2,750.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $3,170 per month.

How does rent at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 16% below the neighborhood median.

Is 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?

Yes, 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is rent stabilized with 10 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

The registered owner of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 396-398 REALTY CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 396-398 REALTY CORP., has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 25 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 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 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Yes, 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 25 housing violations and 51 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 6 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 allow pets?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

There are 10 schools near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K140 (3 min walk), P.s. K140 (3 min walk), Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (4 min walk), Brooklyn Academy High School (4 min walk), Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School Nyc (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BROOKLYN AV/FULTON ST (B43), 0.27 mi away.

Is 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11216 zip code where 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.

When was 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 10 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn, NY, 11216

Built 19104 floors10 unitsBBL 3018340038

Current rent range

$2,550 – $3,170 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviews3ROwned by396-398 REALTY CORP.2 bldgs

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11216

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 10 units in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC. Owned by 396-398 REALTY CORP.. Public records show 31 open violations, 51 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 10 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations25last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units10DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints51last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,550/mo

4 listings

1 BR

$2,750/mo

11 listings

2 BR

$3,170/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

February

Most expensive

June

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

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $2,550 – $2,550

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,550 – $2,950

17% belowArea: $3,306

2 BR

This building: $3,170 – $3,170

16% belowArea: $3,756

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio4 listings

$2,550

$2,550

1 Bed11 listings

$3,306

$3,306

2 Bed1 listing

$3,756

$3,756

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn

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

Asking rent

$4,678

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

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

134 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

3905

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

25 total

Door/Lock
7
Pest Infestation
5
Paint/Plaster
2
Flooring
2
Heat/Hot Water
2

311Top Complaints

51 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
13
UNSANITARY CONDITION
10
WATER LEAK
6
Noise - Residential
4
DOOR/WINDOW
3

DOBTop Filings

6 total

DOB Violations
6

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(5 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTMay 5, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTOct 10, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 23, 2024
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTNov 23, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 23, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ... IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 25 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Unit 2A Pros: There are no pros. I stayed for so long because it was cheap, it is no longer cheap. Cons: The official owner that they hid behind ‘Margo’ is a non entity. You are emailing with someone who does not exist…

negativeFeb 2026

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

396-398 REALTY CORP.

Portfolio of 2 buildingsPRESIDENT: GEORGE BONHEURMail: 1 WELWYN RD, GREAT NECK, NY, 11022

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

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A-396 TOMPKINS AVENUEBrooklyn8.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed10 units · 4 floors
now396-398 REALTY CORP.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11216 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11216

Violent266

Property1,051

Quality-of-life1,895

Total incidents3,212

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About this area.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · 11216

398 TOMPKINS AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.684° N, -73.944° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

BROOKLYN AV/FULTON STB43
0.3 mi5 min
FULTON ST/KINGSTON AVB25
0.3 mi6 min
FULTON ST/KINGSTON AVB25
0.3 mi6 min
KINGSTON AV/FULTON STB43
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. K140K-8
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. K140K-8
0.1 mi3 min
Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-AhsepGED/Alt
0.2 mi4 min
Brooklyn Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NycK-12
0.1 mi3 min
Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NycK-12
0.1 mi3 min
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High SchoolCharter
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.3 mi7 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.4 mi9 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.7 mi14 min

The neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy is Brooklyn's brownstone capital — block after block of stunning Victorian and Romanesque row houses, many beautifully restored. The neighborhood's Black cultural heritage runs deep (Biggie grew up here), and the restaurant scene on Tompkins and Lewis Avenues has exploded.

8,172buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$3,306median 1BR

62,373population$93kmedian income75%renters

BrownstonesHistoricCulturalFoodieCommunity Feel

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Neighborhood overview

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

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Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors4

Total units10

Rent-stab units10

ClassC1

BBL3018340038

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

10 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

10 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 396-398 REALTY CORP.

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJul 22, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJun 9, 2026
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMJun 9, 2026
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
HPDHIGHMay 5, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STO
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMApr 6, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME
311MEDIUMFeb 9, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 9, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $2,550 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 ranges from $2,550 to $2,950 per month, with a median of $2,750.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $3,170 per month.
How does rent at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 16% below the neighborhood median.
Is 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?
Yes, 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is rent stabilized with 10 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
The registered owner of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 396-398 REALTY CORP.. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 396-398 REALTY CORP., has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 25 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 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 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Yes, 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 25 housing violations and 51 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 6 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 allow pets?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
There are 10 schools near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K140 (3 min walk), P.s. K140 (3 min walk), Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (4 min walk), Brooklyn Academy High School (4 min walk), Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School Nyc (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BROOKLYN AV/FULTON ST (B43), 0.27 mi away.
Is 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11216 zip code where 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.
When was 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1910, has 4 floors, contains 10 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
398 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

09 / 10

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