What is the rent for a studio at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $1,995 per month.

Is 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 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 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

The registered owner of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is LEONARD A GAYLE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 a good landlord?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, owned by LEONARD A GAYLE, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 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 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Yes, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 housing violations and 20 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 8 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 have?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 offers 4 amenities including Pet Friendly, Good Cause, Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 allow pets?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

There are 10 schools near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (5 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (5 min walk), P.s. 011 Purvis J. Behan (5 min walk), P.s. 011 Purvis J. Behan (5 min walk), Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WASHINGTON AV/BERGEN ST (B45), 0.28 mi away.

Is 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11238 zip code where 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is located had 1,430 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 89 violent crimes, 570 property crimes, and 771 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11238 for full details.

When was 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 built and how many units does it have?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 was built in 1930, has 4 floors, contains 5 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Prospect Heights, NYC

Prospect Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11238

Built 19304 floors5 unitsBBL 3020120048

Current rent range

$1,995 – $1,995 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.02 reviews

Verified reviewsLAOwned byLEONARD A GAYLE4 bldgs

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11238

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE is a mid-century 1930 building, 5 units in Prospect Heights, NYC. Owned by LEONARD A GAYLE. Public records show 12 open violations, 20 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations4last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews24.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints20last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$1,995/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to March.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,995 – $1,995

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $1,750

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio1 listing

$1,995

$1,995

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

110 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

3700

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

Steady

HPDTop Violations

4 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

20 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
3
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
2
UNSANITARY CONDITION
2
Water System
2
Noise
2

DOBTop Filings

8 total

DOB Violations
8

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 20, 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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 11, 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 CNOV SENT OUTNov 13, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANES AT SKYLIGHT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CNOV SENT OUTNov 13, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANES TO SKYLIGHT AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Great prices, charming old building, kind neighbor community, great location Cons: Occasional roach spotting in the halls, no amenities

positiveMay 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Neighbors are great. Management is relatively responsive and nice but it takes a while to get things done. Cons: Small and on a busy street

positiveOct 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

4 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Good Cause
Has Evictions
Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

LEONARD A GAYLE

Portfolio of 4 buildingsHead officer: HAZEL GAYLEMail: 371 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11213

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.7

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

See all 4 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed5 units · 4 floors
nowLEONARD A GAYLEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings · registration active through 2027-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11238 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11238

Violent89

Property570

Quality-of-life771

Total incidents1,430

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About this area.

Prospect Heights · 11238

558 WASHINGTON AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.682° N, -73.965° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby5 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

WASHINGTON AV/BERGEN STB45
0.3 mi6 min
BERGEN ST/GRAND AVB65
0.3 mi6 min
VANDERBILT AV/PROSPECT PLB69
0.3 mi7 min
WASHINGTON AV/PROSPECT PLB45
0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. K753 - School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. K753 - School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 011 Purvis J. BehanElementary
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 011 Purvis J. BehanElementary
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Achievement First Endeavor Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi1 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Clinton Hill MiddleCharter
0.4 mi9 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13K-8
0.4 mi9 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

League School - Vanderbilt
0.2 mi3 min
Luria Academy Of BrooklynElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Starting Point - Bedford Stuyvesant
0.3 mi7 min

The neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights borders Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. It's slightly more affordable than Park Slope, with a great mix of longtime residents and newcomers, excellent dining on Vanderbilt Ave.

6,630buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$1,750median 1BR

58,047population$126kmedian income71%renters

CulturalWalkableDiverseUp-and-ComingParks

Explore Prospect Heights

Neighborhood overview

Prospect Heights→

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Crime in 11238

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

Rent trends in Prospect Heights

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.39 mi Carroll Gardens· 0.39 mi Fort Greene· 0.82 mi Park Slope· 0.93 mi Williamsburg· 1.28 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 built1930

Floors4

Total units5

ClassC2

BBL3020120048

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

5 units · 4 floors · class C2

now

Current owner: LEONARD A GAYLE

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
HPDHIGHNov 20, 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 11, 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
311MEDIUMDec 3, 2023
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMDec 2, 2023
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
311MEDIUMNov 26, 2023
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMNov 26, 2023
Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
311MEDIUMOct 5, 2023
Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2022
Water System — Excessive Water In Basement (WEFB)
311MEDIUMDec 2, 2022
Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $1,995 per month.
Is 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 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 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to March could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
The registered owner of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is LEONARD A GAYLE. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 a good landlord?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, owned by LEONARD A GAYLE, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 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 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Yes, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 housing violations and 20 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 8 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 have?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 offers 4 amenities including Pet Friendly, Good Cause, Has Evictions, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 allow pets?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
There are 10 schools near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (5 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (5 min walk), P.s. 011 Purvis J. Behan (5 min walk), P.s. 011 Purvis J. Behan (5 min walk), Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WASHINGTON AV/BERGEN ST (B45), 0.28 mi away.
Is 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11238 zip code where 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is located had 1,430 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 89 violent crimes, 570 property crimes, and 771 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11238 for full details.
When was 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 built and how many units does it have?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 was built in 1930, has 4 floors, contains 5 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
558 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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