What is the rent for a studio at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.

Is 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?

Yes, 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

The registered owner of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is PASSMORE, DELORES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?

490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by PASSMORE, DELORES, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 49 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Yes, 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 49 housing violations and 50 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 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

There are 10 schools near 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy (5 min walk), P.s. 244 Richard R. Green (5 min walk), Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy (5 min walk), P.s. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner (6 min walk), Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School (11 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: UTICA AV/SNYDER AV (B46), 0.05 mi away.

Is 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11203 zip code where 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.

When was 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?

490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1920, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

490 EAST 51 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Flatbush, NYC

East Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11203

Built 19203 floors6 unitsBBL 3047220015

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

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

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★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviewsPDOwned byPASSMORE, DELORES3 bldgs

490 EAST 51 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11203

490 EAST 51 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 6 units in East Flatbush, NYC. Owned by PASSMORE, DELORES. Public records show 52 open violations, 50 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Rent stabilization on file covers 6 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations49last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units6DHCR records

Building age106 ybuilt 1920

311 complaints50last 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

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

October

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~5% 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

12% belowArea: $2,498

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

17% belowArea: $3,000

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

5% belowArea: $3,248

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

$2,495 – $2,575

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,795 – $3,250

3 Bed

$3,100

$3,100 – $3,489

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Flatbush

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

Asking rent

$2,103

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

11%

asking, since ~'16

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

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

91 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

1237

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

49 total

Paint/Plaster
12
Door/Lock
10
Water Leak
9
Pest Infestation
4
Window/Guard
3

311Top Complaints

50 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
18
Blocked Driveway
11
UNSANITARY CONDITION
5
DOOR/WINDOW
4
PAINT/PLASTER
4

DOBTop Filings

3 total

DOB Violations
3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(3 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 OUTApr 9, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT VESTIBULE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 9, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 49 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

100%

2★

1★

Pros: Safe, never had a problem with anything missing Cons: The hallway and the stairs in the building have not been cleaned for the year. Advice to landlord: We’re in a global pandemic and you refuse to clean the hall…

mixedNov 2020

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

PASSMORE, DELORES

Portfolio of 3 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

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1920Building constructed6 units · 3 floors
nowPASSMORE, DELORESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

11203 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11203

Violent268

Property571

Quality-of-life1,918

Total incidents2,757

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About this area.

East Flatbush · 11203

490 EAST 51 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.650° N, -73.929° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby5 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

UTICA AV/SNYDER AVB46
0.0 mi1 min
UTICA AV/SNYDER AVB46
0.1 mi1 min
UTICA AV/TILDEN AVB46
0.1 mi2 min
UTICA AV/TILDEN AVB46
0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Brooklyn Science And Engineering AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 244 Richard R. GreenElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Brooklyn Science And Engineering AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 135 Sheldon A. BrooknerElementary
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter SchoolElementary
0.5 mi11 min
Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter SchoolElementary
0.5 mi11 min
East Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.6 mi11 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Apple Tree Learning CenterElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Excelsior Elementary SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi7 min
Battalion Christian AcademyElementary
0.4 mi8 min

The neighborhood

East Flatbush

East Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most Caribbean neighborhoods — Jamaican patty shops, Trinidadian roti spots, and Haitian bakeries line the avenues. It's residential, affordable, and deeply community-oriented, with the Kings County Hospital anchoring the area.

11,823buildings tracked4.7avg LucidIQ$2,498median 1BR

78,506population$68kmedian income61%renters

Caribbean CultureAffordableResidentialFamily-OrientedCommunity-Rooted

Explore East Flatbush

Neighborhood overview

East Flatbush→

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Crime in 11203

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Flatbush· 1.1 mi Brownsville· 1.32 mi Crown Heights· 1.33 mi Flatbush· 1.53 mi Crown Heights· 1.53 mi

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06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1920

Floors3

Total units6

Rent-stab units6

ClassC2

BBL3047220015

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1920

Building constructed

6 units · 3 floors · class C2

2024

Rent stabilization on file

6 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: PASSMORE, DELORES

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 21, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 21, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st AP
HPDLOWApr 9, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT VESTIBULE CE
HPDMEDIUMApr 9, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY,
HPDLOWApr 9, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.
Is 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?
Yes, 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
The registered owner of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is PASSMORE, DELORES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?
490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by PASSMORE, DELORES, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 49 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Yes, 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 49 housing violations and 50 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 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
There are 10 schools near 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy (5 min walk), P.s. 244 Richard R. Green (5 min walk), Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy (5 min walk), P.s. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner (6 min walk), Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School (11 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: UTICA AV/SNYDER AV (B46), 0.05 mi away.
Is 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11203 zip code where 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.
When was 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?
490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1920, has 3 floors, contains 6 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
490 EAST 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 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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