What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $2,995 per month.

How does rent at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.

Is 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

The registered owner of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is 556 GATES AVENUE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by 556 GATES AVENUE LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Yes, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 housing violation and 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 12 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

There are 10 schools near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (6 min walk), P.s. K140 (7 min walk), P.s. K140 (7 min walk), M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (11 min walk), Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: TOMPKINS AV/FULTON ST (B43), 0.46 mi away.

Is 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11221 zip code where 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.

When was 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

556 GATES AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221

Built 19314 floors8 unitsBBL 3018150023

Current rent range

$2,995 – $2,995 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviews5GOwned by556 GATES AVENUE LLC3 bldgs

556 GATES AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

556 GATES AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 8 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by 556 GATES AVENUE LLC. Public records show 13 open violations, 8 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints8last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$2,995/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

January

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Potential savings: ~6% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,573

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,950

2 BR

This building: $2,995 – $2,995

12% belowArea: $3,400

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,995

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing

$2,995

$3,000 – $3,650

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Bushwick

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

Asking rent

$2,911

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

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

139 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

3882

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

8 total

Noise - Residential
3
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
Illegal Fireworks
1
Abandoned Vehicle
1
Noise - Vehicle
1

DOBTop Filings

12 total

DOB Violations
12

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 10, 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.

See all 1 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

100%

2★

1★

Pros: Newly renovated, everything is new Nice backyard Easy to get to places on mass transit Herbert Von King park is a short walk away. Cons: *Walls are extremely thin with no attempts at sound isolation. I can easily…

mixedMar 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Good Cause

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

556 GATES AVENUE LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPRESIDENT: TAL SHLOMIMail: 717 CEDAR LAWN AVE, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.3

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

B-30 LINDEN STREETBrooklyn6.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed8 units · 4 floors
now556 GATES AVENUE 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.

11221 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11221

Violent176

Property776

Quality-of-life1,312

Total incidents2,264

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11221

556 GATES AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.687° N, -73.943° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

7 schools nearby6 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

TOMPKINS AV/FULTON STB43
0.5 mi9 min
FULTON ST/TOMPKINS AVB25
0.5 mi9 min
FULTON ST/BROOKLYN AVB25
0.5 mi9 min
FULTON ST/MARCY AVB25
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-AhsepGED/Alt
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. K140K-8
0.4 mi7 min
P.s. K140K-8
0.4 mi7 min
M.s. 035 Stephen DecaturMiddle School
0.5 mi11 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Unity Preparatory Charter School Of BrooklynSecondary
0.1 mi3 min
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of BrooklynSecondary
0.1 mi3 min
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High SchoolCharter
0.3 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.3 mi5 min
Uta 656Elementary
0.5 mi10 min

The neighborhood

Bushwick

Bushwick's warehouse-turned-arts-district energy draws artists and young creatives. Sprawling murals, DIY galleries, and underground clubs exist alongside longtime Dominican and Puerto Rican community roots.

12,147buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR

91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

Explore Bushwick

Neighborhood overview

Bushwick→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11221

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Bushwick

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bushwick· 0.63 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.89 mi Crown Heights· 1.47 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.61 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.66 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 units8

ClassC1

BBL3018150023

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

8 units · 4 floors · class C1

now

Current owner: 556 GATES AVENUE LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

9 events

311MEDIUMSep 8, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 16, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 16, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMMay 16, 2024
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
HPDLOWApr 10, 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
311MEDIUMJul 17, 2021
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMJun 23, 2021
Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2020
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
311MEDIUMJun 16, 2020
Illegal Fireworks — N/A

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $2,995 per month.
How does rent at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.
Is 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
The registered owner of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is 556 GATES AVENUE LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by 556 GATES AVENUE LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Yes, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 housing violation and 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 12 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 have?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 offers 1 amenities including Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
There are 10 schools near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (6 min walk), P.s. K140 (7 min walk), P.s. K140 (7 min walk), M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (11 min walk), Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: TOMPKINS AV/FULTON ST (B43), 0.46 mi away.
Is 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11221 zip code where 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.
When was 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
556 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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.

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