What is the rent for a studio at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,261 to $3,059 per month, with a median of $2,660.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,355 to $3,185 per month, with a median of $2,770.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,610 to $3,530 per month, with a median of $3,070.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $3,256 to $4,405 per month, with a median of $3,830.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $3,511 to $4,750 per month, with a median of $4,130.

How does rent at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11211 zip code: studio rents are about 33% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 31% below the neighborhood median.

Is 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 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 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

The registered owner of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 is 520 UNION OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 a good landlord?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, owned by 520 UNION OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 20 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

Yes, 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 20 housing violations and 13 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 have?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 offers 1 amenities including Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

There are 10 schools near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design (3 min walk), Brooklyn Preparatory High School (3 min walk), Williamsburg Preparatory School (3 min walk), Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design (3 min walk), Bedford Stuy New Beginnings Chs (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LORIMER ST/STAGG ST (B48), 0.50 mi away.

Is 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11211 zip code where 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 is located had 1,939 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 159 violent crimes, 759 property crimes, and 1,021 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11211 for full details.

When was 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 built and how many units does it have?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 was built in 1928, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?

520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

520 UNION AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Williamsburg, NYC

Williamsburg · Brooklyn, NY, 11211

Built 19283 floors5 unitsBBL 3027410001

Current rent range

$2,261 – $4,750 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews5UOwned by520 UNION OWNER LLC3 bldgs

520 UNION AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11211

520 UNION AVENUE is a prewar 1928 building, 5 units in Williamsburg, NYC. Owned by 520 UNION OWNER LLC. Public records show 33 open violations, 13 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations20last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age98 ybuilt 1928

311 complaints13last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,660/mo

1 BR

$2,770/mo

2 BR

$3,070/mo

3 BR

$3,830/mo

4 BR

$4,130/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $2,261 – $3,059

33% belowArea: $3,955

1 BR

This building: $2,355 – $3,185

47% belowArea: $5,275

2 BR

This building: $2,610 – $3,530

—Area: —

3 BR

This building: $3,256 – $4,405

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $3,511 – $4,750

31% belowArea: $6,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,955

$3,955

1 Bed

$2,770

$3,513 – $5,275

2 Bed

$3,070

$2,610 – $3,530

3 Bed

$3,830

$3,256 – $4,405

4 Bed

$6,000

$6,000

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Williamsburg

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

Asking rent

$4,633

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

21%

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

191 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

114

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3398

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

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

20 total

Paint/Plaster
4
Pest Infestation
4
Water Leak
3
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Roof/Ceiling
2

311Top Complaints

13 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
PAINT/PLASTER
2
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1

DOBTop Filings

13 total

DOB Violations
13

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 27, 2023
(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 7, 2022
§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 DISMISSEDMar 2, 2022
(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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 26, 2021
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1ST RADIATOR AT EAST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 26, 2021
§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

See all 20 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: I loved the apartment and the landlord was always responsive when we needed things. Cons: Had to nearly take the landlord to court to get our security deposit back! We left the apartment spotless but she just refu…

positiveAug 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Rent Stabilized

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

520 UNION OWNER LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMember: Alex KaskelMail: 401 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, 10016

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1928Building constructed5 units · 3 floors
now520 UNION OWNER LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11211 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11211

Violent159

Property759

Quality-of-life1,021

Total incidents1,939

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About this area.

Williamsburg · 11211

520 UNION AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.716° N, -73.952° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby3 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

LORIMER ST/STAGG STB48
0.5 mi10 min
S 4 ST/RODNEY STB60
0.5 mi10 min
S 4 ST/HOOPER STB60
0.5 mi11 min
RODNEY ST/S 5 STB24Q54
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Williamsburg High School For Architecture And DesignHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Brooklyn Preparatory High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Williamsburg Preparatory SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi3 min
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And DesignHigh School
0.2 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Bedford Stuy New Beginnings ChsCharter
0.2 mi4 min
Unity Preparatory Upper Charter School Of BrooklynCharter
0.3 mi6 min
Northside Charter High SchoolHigh School
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Nysarc Nyc - Francis Of Paola
0.5 mi10 min
Ms Lam Montessori SchoolElementary
0.6 mi11 min
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic AcadElementary
0.6 mi12 min

The neighborhood

Williamsburg

Williamsburg was the poster child for Brooklyn gentrification and remains a hub for young professionals, artists, and the brunch set. Bedford Ave is lined with boutiques, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.

7,637buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,275median 1BR

65,511population$95kmedian income85%renters

TrendyYoung ProfessionalNightlifeFoodieArtsy

Explore Williamsburg

Neighborhood overview

Williamsburg→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11211

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Williamsburg

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Williamsburg· 1.01 mi Fort Greene· 1.35 mi Brooklyn Heights· 1.62 mi Greenpoint· 1.69 mi Prospect Heights· 2.15 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 built1928

Floors3

Total units5

ClassC2

BBL3027410001

192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1928

Building constructed

5 units · 3 floors · class C2

now

Current owner: 520 UNION OWNER LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 4, 2025
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMJun 29, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJan 8, 2024
Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
311MEDIUMJun 3, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMay 31, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
DOBMEDIUMApr 25, 2023
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE — VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
HPDLOWMar 27, 2023
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 7, 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
311MEDIUMOct 13, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
HPDLOWMar 2, 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

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,261 to $3,059 per month, with a median of $2,660.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,355 to $3,185 per month, with a median of $2,770.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $2,610 to $3,530 per month, with a median of $3,070.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $3,256 to $4,405 per month, with a median of $3,830.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 ranges from $3,511 to $4,750 per month, with a median of $4,130.
How does rent at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11211 zip code: studio rents are about 33% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 47% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 31% below the neighborhood median.
Is 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 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 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, while December is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
The registered owner of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 is 520 UNION OWNER LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 a good landlord?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, owned by 520 UNION OWNER LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 20 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
Yes, 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 20 housing violations and 13 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 have?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 offers 1 amenities including Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
There are 10 schools near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design (3 min walk), Brooklyn Preparatory High School (3 min walk), Williamsburg Preparatory School (3 min walk), Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design (3 min walk), Bedford Stuy New Beginnings Chs (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LORIMER ST/STAGG ST (B48), 0.50 mi away.
Is 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11211 zip code where 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 is located had 1,939 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 159 violent crimes, 759 property crimes, and 1,021 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11211 for full details.
When was 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 built and how many units does it have?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 was built in 1928, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211?
520 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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