What is the rent for a studio at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is approximately $4,487 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is approximately $4,900 per month.

How does rent at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 50% above the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 31% above the neighborhood median.

Is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 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 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

The registered owner of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.3/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 22 recorded violations. Tenants have left 3 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.3 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Yes, 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 22 housing violations and 55 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

There are 6 schools near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (8 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (8 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (8 min walk), Yeshiva Of Kasho (1 min walk), Bnos Square Of Williamsburg (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LAFAYETTE AV/BEDFORD AV (B93, B38), 0.36 mi away.

Is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11205 zip code where 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.

When was 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1947, contains 45 total units.

How energy efficient is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an ENERGY STAR score of 79 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 45.0 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.

What do tenants say about living at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

689 MYRTLE AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Built 194745 unitsBBL 3017347503

Current rent range

$4,487 – $4,900 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★4.33 reviews

Verified reviewsCPOwned byCHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC2 bldgs

689 MYRTLE AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

689 MYRTLE AVENUE is a mid-century 1947 building, 45 units in Fort Greene, NYC. Owned by CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC. Public records show 30 open violations, 55 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 3 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations22last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews34.3 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age79 ybuilt 1947

311 complaints55last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$4,487/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$4,900/mo

1 listing

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

October

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to October.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $4,487 – $4,487

50% aboveArea: $3,000

1 BR

This building: $4,900 – $4,900

31% aboveArea: $3,737

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,800

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,800

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio1 listing

$3,000

$3,000

1 Bed1 listing

$4,900

$3,495 – $3,815

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

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Rental intelligence.

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Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn

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

Asking rent

$4,678

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

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

192 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

2509

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

22 total

Heat/Hot Water
6
Door/Lock
4
Smoke/CO Detector
3
Pest Infestation
2
Flooring
1

311Top Complaints

55 total

Illegal Parking
15
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
8
Noise - Residential
6
Noise - Vehicle
5
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
4

DOBTop Filings

8 total

DOB Violations
8

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(5 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 10, 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 IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2023
§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 CNOV SENT OUTNov 26, 2021
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT CELLAR
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDNov 26, 2021
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV CERTIFIED LATENov 26, 2021
§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 22 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.3 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

3 reviews

5★

33%

4★

67%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: Social vibes, awesome roof Cons: Management can be slow to respond Advice to landlord: Better response rates make all the difference!

positiveDec 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Lovely neighbors, gorgeous roof Cons: Badly managed - desperately need new management company

positiveAug 2022

Anonymous

Pros: We lived on 3g. The building it beautiful on the inside. We had the best landlords who were really understanding during covid, really responsive about everything. Cons: There’s a lot of street noise on that corner…

positiveJun 2021

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsHead officer: JOHN ROUSEMail: 92 LUQUER STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11231

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.3

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1947Building constructed45 units
nowCHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLCOwner 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.

11205 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11205

Violent97

Property618

Quality-of-life1,028

Total incidents1,743

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About this area.

Fort Greene · 11205

689 MYRTLE AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.695° N, -73.956° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby7 min

3 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

LAFAYETTE AV/BEDFORD AVB93B38
0.4 mi7 min
BEDFORD AV/LAFAYETTE AVB44-SBSB44
0.4 mi7 min
FRANKLIN AV/LAFAYETTE AVB48
0.4 mi8 min
LAFAYETTE AV/FRANKLIN AVB38
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Partnership Charter School-AnnexCharter
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Yeshiva Of KashoHigh School
0.1 mi1 min
Bnos Square Of WilliamsburgElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Hamaspik School (the)Elementary
0.1 mi2 min

The neighborhood

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

4,108buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,737median 1BR

50,319population$75kmedian income71%renters

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

Explore Fort Greene

Neighborhood overview

Fort Greene→

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See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in Fort Greene

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Williamsburg· 0.47 mi Prospect Heights· 0.82 mi Carroll Gardens· 0.88 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.97 mi Williamsburg· 1.35 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 built1947

Total units45

ClassR4

BBL3017347503

1940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1947

Building constructed

45 units · class R4

now

Current owner: CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJan 4, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJan 4, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJan 3, 2026
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMDec 25, 2025
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
HPDLOWJun 10, 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
311MEDIUMMar 14, 2025
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
311MEDIUMMar 13, 2025
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
311MEDIUMJan 8, 2025
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMNov 14, 2024
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
311MEDIUMJun 24, 2024
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is approximately $4,487 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is approximately $4,900 per month.
How does rent at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 50% above the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 31% above the neighborhood median.
Is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 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 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
The registered owner of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by CHOCOLATE PARTNERS LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.3/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 22 recorded violations. Tenants have left 3 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.3 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Yes, 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 22 housing violations and 55 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
There are 6 schools near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 0 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (8 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (8 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (8 min walk), Yeshiva Of Kasho (1 min walk), Bnos Square Of Williamsburg (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: LAFAYETTE AV/BEDFORD AV (B93, B38), 0.36 mi away.
Is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11205 zip code where 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.
When was 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1947, contains 45 total units.
How energy efficient is 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an ENERGY STAR score of 79 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 45.0 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.
What do tenants say about living at 689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
689 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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