What is the rent for a studio at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.

How does rent at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.

Is 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?

Yes, 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is rent stabilized with 2 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

The registered owner of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 524 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 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 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Yes, 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 524 housing violations and 220 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

There are 6 schools near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (5 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (7 min walk), Uncommon Collegiate Chs (9 min walk), Talmud Torah D'nitra (1 min walk), Bnos Chayil (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BEDFORD AV/PUTNAM AV (B44), 0.42 mi away.

Is 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11205 zip code where 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.

When was 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Built 19314 floors7 unitsBBL 3017830097

Current rent range

$2,074 – $4,359 / mo

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

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviewsLPOwned byLAFAYETTE PALACE LLC3 bldgs

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 7 units in Fort Greene, NYC. Owned by LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC. Public records show 527 open violations, 220 311 complaints, 13 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 2 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations524last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units7DHCR records

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints220last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,440/mo

1 BR

$2,550/mo

2 BR

$2,820/mo

3 BR

$3,510/mo

4 BR

$3,790/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

October

Most expensive

June

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

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $2,074 – $2,806

19% belowArea: $3,000

1 BR

This building: $2,168 – $2,933

32% belowArea: $3,737

2 BR

This building: $2,397 – $3,243

41% belowArea: $4,800

3 BR

This building: $2,984 – $4,036

39% belowArea: $5,800

4 BR

This building: $3,222 – $4,359

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,000

$3,000

1 Bed

$2,550

$3,495 – $3,815

2 Bed

$2,820

$3,945 – $5,413

3 Bed

$3,510

$4,100 – $7,425

4 Bed

$3,790

$3,222 – $4,359

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

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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

158 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

3420

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

524 total

Door/Lock
73
Flooring
63
Paint/Plaster
63
Window/Guard
34
Pest Infestation
34

311Top Complaints

220 total

PAINT/PLASTER
37
Noise - Residential
36
FLOORING/STAIRS
30
UNSANITARY CONDITION
23
DOOR/WINDOW
23

DOBTop Filings

3 total

DOB Violations
3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(10 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 18, 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 ANOV SENT OUTJun 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 IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 25, 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 ANOV SENT OUTAug 21, 2024
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTHWALL AND CEIILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

See all 524 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Unit 1F Pros: There are no pros. Cons: The landlord never returned the security deposit. Advice to landlord: Please return it.

negativeNov 2023

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

OTHER

Good Cause
Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: HERMAN JACMail: 100 A BROADWAY, Brooklyn, NY, 11249

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed7 units · 4 floors
nowLAFAYETTE PALACE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2023-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11205 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11205

Violent97

Property618

Quality-of-life1,028

Total incidents1,743

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About this area.

Fort Greene · 11205

503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.690° N, -73.954° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

3 schools nearby5 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

BEDFORD AV/PUTNAM AVB44
0.4 mi8 min
PUTNAM AV/FRANKLIN AVB26
0.4 mi9 min
PUTNAM AV/FRANKLIN AVB26
0.5 mi9 min
FRANKLIN AV/PUTNAM AVB48
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Partnership Charter School-AnnexCharter
0.2 mi5 min
Community Partnership Charter SchoolK-8
0.4 mi7 min
Uncommon Collegiate ChsCharter
0.5 mi9 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Bnos ChayilElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Bnos Square Of WilliamsburgElementary
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

4,108buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,737median 1BR

50,319population$75kmedian income71%renters

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

Explore Fort Greene

Neighborhood overview

Fort Greene→

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Crime in 11205

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Fort Greene

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Williamsburg· 0.47 mi Prospect Heights· 0.82 mi Carroll Gardens· 0.88 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.97 mi Williamsburg· 1.35 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 built1931

Floors4

Total units7

Rent-stab units7

ClassC1

BBL3017830097

BIN3049763

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

7 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

2 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC

Portfolio includes 3 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
311MEDIUMMar 23, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
311MEDIUMJan 7, 2026
Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
311MEDIUMDec 31, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDHIGHNov 18, 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

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.
How does rent at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.
Is 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?
Yes, 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is rent stabilized with 2 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
The registered owner of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by LAFAYETTE PALACE LLC, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 524 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 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 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Yes, 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 524 housing violations and 220 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
There are 6 schools near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (5 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (7 min walk), Uncommon Collegiate Chs (9 min walk), Talmud Torah D'nitra (1 min walk), Bnos Chayil (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: BEDFORD AV/PUTNAM AV (B44), 0.42 mi away.
Is 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11205 zip code where 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.
When was 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 7 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
503 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 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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