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781 LEXINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

781 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is a 2-unit rental building in Bushwick, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
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  10. Similar buildings
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Bushwick · 11221
Neighborhood overview
Bushwick→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11221
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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 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 0.89 miCrown Heights· 1.47 miCarroll Gardens· 1.61 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 1.66 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

781 LEXINGTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221
Built 18902 floors2 unitsBBL 3016220074
Current rent range
$1,938 – $4,082 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age136 ybuilt 1890
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio
$2,280/mo
1 BR
$2,380/mo
2 BR
$2,640/mo
3 BR
$3,290/mo
4 BR
$3,550/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
February
Most expensive
January
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$2,280
$2,494 – $3,125
1 Bed
$2,380
$2,740 – $3,125
2 Bed
$2,640
$3,000 – $3,650
3 Bed
$3,290
$3,545 – $4,300
4 Bed
$3,550
$3,879 – $5,000
$2k$3.8k$5.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
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.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
147 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
66
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
58
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
23
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
4321020202021202220232024
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    5
  • Water System
    2
  • Illegal Parking
    1
  • Illegal Dumping
    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.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

BROWN, GWENDOLYN

Portfolio of 3 buildings

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

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Portfolio Grade
A9.2
Averaged across 3 buildings
3
buildings
4.6
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
2
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

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  • A139-07 FOCH BOULEVARDQueens10.0 / 10
  • B+106-09 177 STREETQueens7.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1890Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
  2. nowBROWN, GWENDOLYNOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 1994-05-31.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

781 LEXINGTON AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.690° N, -73.930° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
7 schools nearby3 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.

11,461buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR
91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters
Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1890
Building constructed
2 units · 2 floors · class B9
now
Current owner: BROWN, GWENDOLYN
Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

9 events
  • 311MEDIUMJun 30, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle

  • 311MEDIUMDec 21, 2023

    Illegal Dumping — Chronic Dumping

  • 311MEDIUMApr 10, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 25, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 17, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 14, 2021

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMNov 9, 2020

    Water System — Dirty Water (WE)

  • 311MEDIUMNov 9, 2020

    Water System — Dirty Water (WE)

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,938 – $2,622
    11% belowArea: $2,573
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,023 – $2,737
    19% belowArea: $2,950
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,244 – $3,036
    22% belowArea: $3,400
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,797 – $3,783
    18% belowArea: $3,995
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,018 – $4,082
    11% belowArea: $4,000
Compared to median rents in 11221

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

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.

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • MALCOLM X BLVD/HALSEY STB46
    0.4 mi8 min
  • MALCOLM X BLVD/HALSEY STB46-SBS
    0.4 mi8 min
  • HALSEY ST/MALCOLM X BLVDB26
    0.4 mi9 min
  • HALSEY ST/MALCOLM X BLVDB26
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Madiba Prep Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi3 min
  • P.s. 026 Jesse OwensElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And BusinessMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • The Brooklyn Academy Of Global FinanceHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NycMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • La Cima Charter SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Yeshiva D'nitraHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Kids-Centric, Inc Ace Integration
    0.5 mi10 min

At a glance

Year built1890
Floors2
Total units2
ClassB9
BBL3016220074

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