What is the rent for a studio at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11208 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 19% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 9% below the neighborhood median.

Is 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 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 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

The registered owner of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is GEORGE, KENNEDY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 a good landlord?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, owned by GEORGE, KENNEDY, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

Yes, 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 have?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

There are 7 schools near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged - P2g - Alpha School - Ahsep (2 min walk), P.s. 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns (2 min walk), School For Classics High School (5 min walk), School For Classics High School (5 min walk), Achievement First Aspire Charter School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LINDEN BLVD/SHEPHERD AV (B20), 0.16 mi away.

Is 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11208 zip code where 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is located had 4,089 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 392 violent crimes, 935 property crimes, and 2,762 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11208 for full details.

When was 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 built and how many units does it have?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 was built in 1950, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?

493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

493 MONTAUK AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East New York, NYC

East New York · Brooklyn, NY, 11208

Built 19502 floors2 unitsBBL 3044790048

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviewsGKOwned byGEORGE, KENNEDY3 bldgs

493 MONTAUK AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11208

493 MONTAUK AVENUE is a mid-century 1950 building, 2 units in East New York, NYC. Owned by GEORGE, KENNEDY. Public records show 8 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age76 ybuilt 1950

311 complaints8last 7 years

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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

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

19% aboveArea: $1,863

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

11% belowArea: $2,800

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

9% belowArea: $3,400

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

$1,850 – $1,894

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,800 – $2,888

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,999 – $3,450

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.

East New York

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

Asking rent

$1,897

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.0%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

13%

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

146 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

841

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

8 total

Blocked Driveway
5
Noise - Residential
2
APPLIANCE
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 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: Cheap, spacious rooms, overall nice house layout and design Cons: Landlord only cares about money, will rent to just anybody. Doesn’t respect women. If you are a woman or just not a cis/straight male, do not rent…

mixedFeb 2022

Anonymous

View all 1 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

GEORGE, KENNEDY

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

3.4

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

B-491 MONTAUK AVENUEBrooklyn6.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1950Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
nowGEORGE, KENNEDYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

11208 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11208

Violent392

Property935

Quality-of-life2,762

Total incidents4,089

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About this area.

East New York · 11208

493 MONTAUK AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.666° N, -73.874° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby3 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

LINDEN BLVD/SHEPHERD AVB20
0.2 mi3 min
LINDEN BLVD/ESSEX STB20
0.2 mi4 min
FOUNTAIN AV /WORTMAN AVQ8
0.3 mi6 min
FOUNTAIN AV /WORTMAN AVQ8
0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged - P2g - Alpha School - AhsepGED/Alt
0.1 mi2 min
P.s. 202 Ernest S. JenkynsElementary
0.1 mi2 min
School For Classics High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
School For Classics High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Aspire Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
Achievement First Aspire Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
Brooklyn Scholars Charter SchoolK-8
0.4 mi9 min

The neighborhood

East New York

The eastern stretch of East New York borders Queens and has a distinctly suburban feel — detached houses, quiet blocks, and a predominantly Caribbean and Latino community. The Gateway Center mall provides shopping, and the area is slowly attracting new development.

11,924buildings tracked4.6avg LucidIQ$1,863median 1BR

108,180population$56kmedian income72%renters

Suburban FeelAffordableQuietDiverseFamily-Oriented

Explore East New York

Neighborhood overview

East New York→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11208

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East New York

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

East New York· 1.47 mi East New York· 1.6 mi Brownsville· 2.41 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 2.43 mi Canarsie· 2.97 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 built1950

Floors2

Total units2

ClassB1

BBL3044790048

195019601970198019902000201020202030

1950

Building constructed

2 units · 2 floors · class B1

now

Current owner: GEORGE, KENNEDY

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

8 events

311MEDIUMJan 18, 2025
Blocked Driveway — No Access
311MEDIUMDec 3, 2024
Blocked Driveway — No Access
311MEDIUMNov 9, 2024
Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
311MEDIUMJun 24, 2023
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMDec 18, 2022
Blocked Driveway — No Access
311MEDIUMMay 24, 2022
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMJun 13, 2021
Blocked Driveway — No Access
311MEDIUMFeb 3, 2021
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11208 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 19% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 9% below the neighborhood median.
Is 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 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 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 12% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
The registered owner of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is GEORGE, KENNEDY. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 a good landlord?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, owned by GEORGE, KENNEDY, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
Yes, 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 have?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
There are 7 schools near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged - P2g - Alpha School - Ahsep (2 min walk), P.s. 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns (2 min walk), School For Classics High School (5 min walk), School For Classics High School (5 min walk), Achievement First Aspire Charter School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LINDEN BLVD/SHEPHERD AV (B20), 0.16 mi away.
Is 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11208 zip code where 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 is located had 4,089 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 392 violent crimes, 935 property crimes, and 2,762 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11208 for full details.
When was 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 built and how many units does it have?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 was built in 1950, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208?
493 MONTAUK AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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