What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is approximately $2,550 per month.

How does rent at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11225 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 46% above the neighborhood median.

Is 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 rent stabilized?

Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is rent stabilized with 6 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 13% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

The registered owner of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is 489 GEL LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 a good landlord?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, owned by 489 GEL LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.9/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 31 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 31 housing violations and 9 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 3 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 have?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 offers 2 amenities including Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 allow pets?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 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 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

There are 10 schools near 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 161 The Crown (1 min walk), P.s. 161 The Crown (1 min walk), M.s. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell (3 min walk), P.s. 397 Foster-Laurie (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Crown Heights (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: NEW YORK AV/EAST NEW YORK AV (B44), 0.24 mi away.

Is 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11225 zip code where 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is located had 2,803 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 261 violent crimes, 698 property crimes, and 1,844 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11225 for full details.

When was 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 built and how many units does it have?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 was built in 1924, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?

489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

489 MONTGOMERY STREET — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225

Built 19243 floors6 unitsBBL 3012970056

Current rent range

$2,550 – $2,550 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.52 reviews

Verified reviews4GOwned by489 GEL LLC3 bldgs

489 MONTGOMERY STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

489 MONTGOMERY STREET is a prewar 1924 building, 6 units in Crown Heights, NYC. Owned by 489 GEL LLC. Public records show 34 open violations, 9 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 6 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations31last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews24.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units6DHCR records

Building age102 ybuilt 1924

311 complaints9last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR

$2,550/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

November

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to November.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

1 BR

This building: $2,550 – $2,550

46% aboveArea: $1,750

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,176

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed1 listing

$1,750

$1,750

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

136 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

2898

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

31 total

Door/Lock
7
Pest Infestation
4
Window/Guard
3
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Flooring
2

311Top Complaints

9 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
6
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1
Noise
1
Noise - Residential
1

DOBTop Filings

3 total

DOB Violations
3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(6 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 20, 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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 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 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 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 21, 2023
§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.

See all 31 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

50%

4★

50%

3★

2★

1★

Unit 2F Pros: Responsive landlord; Nice neighbors; Safe building and area; Close to 2/3/4/5 trains Cons: Heat can be strong at night in the winter and it gets too hot; outdoor garbage/recycling pile up sometimes and ar…

positiveJan 2026

Anonymous

Pros: Backyard was great, lots of space for a one bedroom, nice molding on walls Cons: Everything was just so outdated and the other apartments had been renovated so it sucked living in super old apartment with out of s…

positiveAug 2022

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

489 GEL LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: Eli LoebensteinMail: 549 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11225

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

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1924Building constructed6 units · 3 floors
now489 GEL LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11225 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11225

Violent261

Property698

Quality-of-life1,844

Total incidents2,803

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About this area.

Crown Heights · 11225

489 MONTGOMERY STREET · Brooklyn · 40.666° N, -73.949° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

NEW YORK AV/EAST NEW YORK AVB44
0.2 mi5 min
NOSTRAND AV/LEFFERTS AVB96B44
0.3 mi5 min
ROGERS AV/STERLING STB49
0.3 mi6 min
NOSTRAND AV/MAPLE STB44
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 161 The CrownElementary
0.0 mi1 min
P.s. 161 The CrownElementary
0.0 mi1 min
M.s. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. AtwellMiddle School
0.1 mi3 min
P.s. 397 Foster-LaurieElementary
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Crown HeightsK-8
0.0 mi1 min
Success Academy Charter School - Crown HeightsK-8
0.0 mi1 min
Success Academy Charter School - Prospect HeightsK-8
0.6 mi12 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Beth Rivkah High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi1 min
Crown Multi-Educ Svcs Leffert
0.2 mi4 min
Gan AcademyElementary
0.2 mi4 min

The neighborhood

Crown Heights

Crown Heights along the Eastern Parkway corridor is defined by the grand boulevard — designed by Olmsted and Vaux — with the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden as anchors. The neighborhood's Caribbean and Hasidic communities have coexisted here for decades, and new restaurants are popping up on Franklin Avenue.

5,333buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$1,750median 1BR

58,476population$83kmedian income82%renters

CulturalDiverseParksEvolvingHistoric Boulevard

Explore Crown Heights

Neighborhood overview

Crown Heights→

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Crime in 11225

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Crown Heights

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Park Slope· 0.96 mi Crown Heights· 1.03 mi Flatbush· 1.12 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.27 mi East Flatbush· 1.33 mi

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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 built1924

Floors3

Total units6

Rent-stab units6

ClassC2

BBL3012970056

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1924

Building constructed

6 units · 3 floors · class C2

2024

Rent stabilization on file

6 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 489 GEL LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
HPDHIGHNov 20, 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
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 27, 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
311MEDIUMOct 7, 2024
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
HPDLOWApr 11, 2024
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 21, 2023
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
HPDHIGHNov 10, 2022
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
311MEDIUMMay 30, 2022
Noise — Noise: Alarms (NR3)
HPDLOWMar 1, 2022
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

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is approximately $2,550 per month.
How does rent at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11225 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 46% above the neighborhood median.
Is 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 rent stabilized?
Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is rent stabilized with 6 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
Based on historical listing data, November tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to November could save approximately 13% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
The registered owner of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is 489 GEL LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 a good landlord?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, owned by 489 GEL LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.9/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 31 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 31 housing violations and 9 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 3 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 have?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 offers 2 amenities including Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 allow pets?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 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 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
There are 10 schools near 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 161 The Crown (1 min walk), P.s. 161 The Crown (1 min walk), M.s. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell (3 min walk), P.s. 397 Foster-Laurie (10 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Crown Heights (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: NEW YORK AV/EAST NEW YORK AV (B44), 0.24 mi away.
Is 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11225 zip code where 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is located had 2,803 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 261 violent crimes, 698 property crimes, and 1,844 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11225 for full details.
When was 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 built and how many units does it have?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 was built in 1924, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225?
489 MONTGOMERY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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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.

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