What is the rent for a studio at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $1,938 to $2,622 per month, with a median of $2,280.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,023 to $2,737 per month, with a median of $2,380.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,244 to $3,036 per month, with a median of $2,640.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,797 to $3,783 per month, with a median of $3,290.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $3,018 to $4,082 per month, with a median of $3,550.

How does rent at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: studio rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 18% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median.

Is 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

The registered owner of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is WEISZ, REUBEN. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by WEISZ, REUBEN, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Yes, 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 housing violations and 6 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

There are 10 schools near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 081 Thaddeus Stevens (4 min walk), Brighter Choice Community School (4 min walk), Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business (5 min walk), The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 (3 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MADISON ST (B15), 0.39 mi away.

Is 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11221 zip code where 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.

When was 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1899, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221

Built 18993 floors3 unitsBBL 3016050059

Current rent range

$1,938 – $4,082 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is a prewar 1899 building, 3 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by WEISZ, REUBEN. Public records show 4 open violations, 6 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file.

HPD violations4last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age127 ybuilt 1899

311 complaints6last 7 years

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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

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

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,938 – $2,622

11% belowArea: $2,573

1 BR

This building: $2,023 – $2,737

19% belowArea: $2,950

2 BR

This building: $2,244 – $3,036

22% belowArea: $3,400

3 BR

This building: $2,797 – $3,783

18% belowArea: $3,995

4 BR

This building: $3,018 – $4,082

11% belowArea: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

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

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

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Rental intelligence.

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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.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

145 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

3439

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
4

311Top Complaints

6 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
9
Noise - Residential
9
General Construction/Plumbing
2
SAFETY
2
GENERAL
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 10, 2024
(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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 23, 2023
(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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 25, 2022
(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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 9, 2021
(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.

See all 4 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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The landlord.

WEISZ, REUBEN

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: ISREAL WEINSTOCKMail: 381 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.8

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1899Building constructed3 units · 3 floors
nowWEISZ, REUBENOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11221 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11221

Violent176

Property776

Quality-of-life1,312

Total incidents2,264

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11221

863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.691° N, -73.938° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MADISON STB15
0.4 mi8 min
THROOP AV/MADISON STB43
0.4 mi8 min
LEWIS AV/JEFFERSON AVB15
0.4 mi9 min
MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/JEFFERSON AVB15
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 081 Thaddeus StevensElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Brighter Choice Community SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And BusinessMiddle School
0.3 mi5 min
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global FinanceHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3Middle School
0.1 mi3 min
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School IiUngraded
0.2 mi5 min
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter SchoolK-8
0.2 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Uta 656Elementary
0.3 mi7 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.

12,121buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR

91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

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

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Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

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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 built1899

Floors3

Total units3

ClassC0

BBL3016050059

189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1899

Building constructed

3 units · 3 floors · class C0

now

Current owner: WEISZ, REUBEN

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
SAFETY — CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
311MEDIUMDec 27, 2025
ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
311MEDIUMDec 12, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMNov 26, 2024
General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
311MEDIUMAug 5, 2024
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
311MEDIUMJun 5, 2024
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $1,938 to $2,622 per month, with a median of $2,280.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,023 to $2,737 per month, with a median of $2,380.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,244 to $3,036 per month, with a median of $2,640.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $2,797 to $3,783 per month, with a median of $3,290.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 ranges from $3,018 to $4,082 per month, with a median of $3,550.
How does rent at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: studio rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 18% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median.
Is 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
The registered owner of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is WEISZ, REUBEN. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?
863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by WEISZ, REUBEN, has an overall grade of B (3.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 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 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Yes, 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 housing violations and 6 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
There are 10 schools near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 081 Thaddeus Stevens (4 min walk), Brighter Choice Community School (4 min walk), Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business (5 min walk), The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 (3 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MADISON ST (B15), 0.39 mi away.
Is 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11221 zip code where 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.
When was 863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?
863 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1899, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.

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