What is the rent for a studio at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $1,895 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $2,595 per month.

How does rent at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11238 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 48% above the neighborhood median.

Is 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 rent stabilized?

Yes, 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is rent stabilized with 26 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

The registered owner of 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is PUTNAM ASSOCIATES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 a good landlord?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, owned by PUTNAM ASSOCIATES, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

Yes, 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 have?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Good Cause, Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 allow pets?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

There are 10 schools near 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Gotham Professional Arts Academy (4 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (5 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (5 min walk), The Urban Assembly Unison School (5 min walk), Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13 (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WASHINGTON AV/PROSPECT PL (B45), 0.32 mi away.

Is 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11238 zip code where 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 built and how many units does it have?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 was built in 1930, has 5 floors, contains 27 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?

56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

56 LEFFERTS PLACE — Rent Intelligence for Prospect Heights, NYC

Prospect Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11238

Built 19305 floors27 unitsBBL 3020190009

Current rent range

$1,895 – $2,595 / mo

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

Leave a review

★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviewsPAOwned byPUTNAM ASSOCIATES2 bldgs

56 LEFFERTS PLACE

Brooklyn, NY, 11238

56 LEFFERTS PLACE is a mid-century 1930 building, 5 floors, 27 units in Prospect Heights, NYC. Owned by PUTNAM ASSOCIATES. Public records show 11 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Rent stabilization on file covers 26 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units27DHCR records

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints11last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$1,895/mo

8 listings

1 BR

$2,595/mo

15 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below 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: $1,895 – $1,895

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,595 – $2,595

48% aboveArea: $1,750

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio8 listings

$1,895

$1,895

1 Bed15 listings

$1,750

$1,750

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

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Prospect Park

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

Asking rent

$3,296

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

16%

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

116 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

3968

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

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

11 total

Illegal Parking
5
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
Derelict Vehicles
2
Rodent
1
Dirty Condition
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

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Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Unit 1B Pros: The people are nice and the building is nice, heat gets very hot but very occasionally it isn't turned on. Cons: Construction on our apartment seemed lazy, grout breaking off and coming up. We have issue…

positiveApr 2024

Anonymous

View all 1 reviews

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
Good Cause
Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

PUTNAM ASSOCIATES

Portfolio of 2 buildingsMEMBER: DEBRA COOPERMail: 284 EASTERN PARKWAY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11225

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

See all 2 →

B-186 PROSPECT PLACEBrooklyn6.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed27 units · 5 floors
nowPUTNAM ASSOCIATESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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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

56 LEFFERTS PLACE · Brooklyn · 40.681° N, -73.961° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

WASHINGTON AV/PROSPECT PLB45
0.3 mi6 min
CLASSON AV/PROSPECT PLB48
0.4 mi7 min
WASHINGTON AV/PROSPECT PLB45
0.4 mi7 min
BERGEN ST/FRANKLIN AVB65
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Gotham Professional Arts AcademyHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 056 Lewis H. LatimerElementary
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 056 Lewis H. LatimerElementary
0.2 mi5 min
The Urban Assembly Unison SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13K-8
0.2 mi5 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Clinton Hill MiddleCharter
0.2 mi5 min
Achievement First Endeavor Charter SchoolK-8
0.3 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brooklyn Waldorf SchoolElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Starting Point - Bedford Stuyvesant
0.3 mi7 min
Luria Academy Of BrooklynElementary
0.4 mi8 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→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11238

See full breakdown→

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

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

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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

Floors5

Total units27

Rent-stab units27

ClassC1

BBL3020190009

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

27 units · 5 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

26 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: PUTNAM ASSOCIATES

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

11 events

311MEDIUMSep 10, 2025
Derelict Vehicles
311MEDIUMSep 6, 2025
Derelict Vehicles
311MEDIUMMay 28, 2024
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMMay 25, 2024
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMApr 27, 2024
Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
311MEDIUMMar 2, 2024
Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
311MEDIUMFeb 2, 2023
Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
311MEDIUMJan 13, 2023
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMSep 14, 2021
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
311MEDIUMSep 18, 2020
Request Large Bulky Item Collection

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $1,895 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is approximately $2,595 per month.
How does rent at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11238 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 48% above the neighborhood median.
Is 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 rent stabilized?
Yes, 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is rent stabilized with 26 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Based on historical listing data, March tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
The registered owner of 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 is PUTNAM ASSOCIATES. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 a good landlord?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, owned by PUTNAM ASSOCIATES, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
Yes, 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 have?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Good Cause, Pet Friendly, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 allow pets?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
There are 10 schools near 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Gotham Professional Arts Academy (4 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (5 min walk), P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (5 min walk), The Urban Assembly Unison School (5 min walk), Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13 (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: WASHINGTON AV/PROSPECT PL (B45), 0.32 mi away.
Is 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11238 zip code where 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, 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 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 built and how many units does it have?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 was built in 1930, has 5 floors, contains 27 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238?
56 LEFFERTS PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

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.

09 / 10

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