What is the rent for a studio at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,032 to $2,749 per month, with a median of $2,390.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,117 to $2,864 per month, with a median of $2,490.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,346 to $3,174 per month, with a median of $2,760.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,924 to $3,956 per month, with a median of $3,440.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $3,154 to $4,267 per month, with a median of $3,710.

How does rent at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11209 zip code: studio rents are about 14% above the neighborhood median.

Is 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 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 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

The registered owner of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 is SMJK REALTY CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 a good landlord?

638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, owned by SMJK REALTY CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

Yes, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

There are 10 schools near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Oppor - Btr Tomorrow-Ahsep (8 min walk), P.s. 124 Silas B. Dutcher (8 min walk), P.s. 124 Silas B. Dutcher (8 min walk), P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence (10 min walk), Hellenic Classical Charter School (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?

638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 3 AV/21 ST (B37), 0.03 mi away.

Is 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11209 zip code where 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 is located had 13,360 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 822 violent crimes, 3,546 property crimes, and 8,992 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11209 for full details.

When was 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 built and how many units does it have?

638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 was built in 1979, has 1 floor, contains 2 total units.

638 78 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Bay Ridge, NYC

Bay Ridge · Brooklyn, NY, 11209

Built 19791 floors2 unitsBBL 3006380078

Current rent range

$2,032 – $4,267 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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638 78 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11209

638 78 STREET is a late-20th-century 1979 building, 2 units in Bay Ridge, NYC. Owned by SMJK REALTY CORP. Public records show 2 open violations, 1 311 complaint on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age47 ybuilt 1979

311 complaints1last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,390/mo

1 BR

$2,490/mo

2 BR

$2,760/mo

3 BR

$3,440/mo

4 BR

$3,710/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

October

Most expensive

July

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Rent trends.

Southwest Brooklyn

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

Asking rent

$1,764

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.0%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

94 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

1083

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

1 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

SMJK REALTY CORP

Portfolio of 5 buildings

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.2

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 4 by score · of 5 total

See all 5 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1979Building constructed2 units · 1 floors
nowSMJK REALTY CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 5 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

11209 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11209

Violent822

Property3,546

Quality-of-life8,992

Total incidents13,360

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About this area.

Bay Ridge · 11209

638 78 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.665° N, -73.998° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

3 AV/21 STB37
0.0 mi1 min
3 AV/20 STB37
0.1 mi1 min
gowanus exp/20 st.nonpublicX27X37
0.1 mi1 min
Gowanus Exp./22 St (N.B.)X28SIM5SIM31SIM34
0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ged-P2g-Oppor - Btr Tomorrow-AhsepGED/Alt
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 124 Silas B. DutcherElementary
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 124 Silas B. DutcherElementary
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 172 Beacon School Of ExcellenceElementary
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Hellenic Classical Charter School

The neighborhood

Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is Brooklyn's quiet, family-oriented stronghold — a strong Norwegian and Arab-American community along Fifth Avenue, excellent Middle Eastern restaurants, stunning views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the Shore Road waterfront promenade.

30,555buildings tracked4.7avg LucidIQ$2,200median 1BR

71,812population$89kmedian income64%renters

Family-FriendlyMulticulturalWaterfrontQuietAffordable

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

Rent trends in Bay Ridge

Median rent & comparables→

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

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Dyker Heights· 0.83 mi Sunset Park· 1.47 mi Borough Park

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1979

Floors1

Total units2

ClassG3

BBL3006380078

1970198019902000201020202030

1979

Building constructed

2 units · 1 floors · class G3

now

Current owner: SMJK REALTY CORP

Portfolio includes 5 buildings.

Recent Activity

1 event

311MEDIUMFeb 28, 2022
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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,032 to $2,749 per month, with a median of $2,390.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,117 to $2,864 per month, with a median of $2,490.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,346 to $3,174 per month, with a median of $2,760.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $2,924 to $3,956 per month, with a median of $3,440.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 ranges from $3,154 to $4,267 per month, with a median of $3,710.
How does rent at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11209 zip code: studio rents are about 14% above the neighborhood median.
Is 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 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 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 16% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
The registered owner of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 is SMJK REALTY CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 a good landlord?
638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, owned by SMJK REALTY CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
Yes, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 2 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
There are 10 schools near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ged-P2g-Oppor - Btr Tomorrow-Ahsep (8 min walk), P.s. 124 Silas B. Dutcher (8 min walk), P.s. 124 Silas B. Dutcher (8 min walk), P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence (10 min walk), Hellenic Classical Charter School (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209?
638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 3 AV/21 ST (B37), 0.03 mi away.
Is 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11209 zip code where 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 is located had 13,360 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 822 violent crimes, 3,546 property crimes, and 8,992 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11209 for full details.
When was 638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 built and how many units does it have?
638 78 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11209 was built in 1979, has 1 floor, contains 2 total units.

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