What is the rent for a studio at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.

Is 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

The registered owner of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is WINSTON KIRTON. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by WINSTON KIRTON, has an overall grade of D (1.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 49 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of D with a score of 1.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

Yes, 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 49 housing violations and 48 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 have?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

There are 10 schools near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School (4 min walk), P.s. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner (7 min walk), P.s. 181 Brooklyn (9 min walk), High School For Public Service: Heroes Of Tomorrow (10 min walk), East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (1 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/E 42 ST (B35), 0.07 mi away.

Is 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11203 zip code where 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.

When was 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1970, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?

879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

879 ALBANY AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East Flatbush, NYC

East Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11203

Built 19703 floors3 unitsBBL 3048780053

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★1.01 reviews

Verified reviewsWKOwned byWINSTON KIRTON3 bldgs

879 ALBANY AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11203

879 ALBANY AVENUE is a late-20th-century 1970 building, 3 units in East Flatbush, NYC. Owned by WINSTON KIRTON. Public records show 49 open violations, 48 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations49last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews11.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age56 ybuilt 1970

311 complaints48last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

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

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~5% by timing your move to April.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

12% belowArea: $2,498

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

17% belowArea: $3,000

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

5% belowArea: $3,248

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$2,495 – $2,575

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,795 – $3,250

3 Bed

$3,100

$3,100 – $3,489

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Flatbush

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

Asking rent

$2,103

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

11%

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

124 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

1822

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

49 total

Pest Infestation
9
Heat/Hot Water
7
Water Leak
6
Paint/Plaster
4
Roof/Ceiling
3

311Top Complaints

48 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
13
PLUMBING
8
UNSANITARY CONDITION
7
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
3
WATER LEAK
3

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 4, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 4, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 4, 2026
§ 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 4, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 4, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING AT CLOSET IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 49 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

1.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

100%

Unit 3 Pros: When i moved in. It was from a shelter. And Winston knew that. So it make sense as to why he was the way he was to me The only pro was that I was leaving the shelter system Cons: Please know everything I…

negativeFeb 2026

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

WINSTON KIRTON

Portfolio of 3 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

1.0

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1970Building constructed3 units · 3 floors
nowWINSTON KIRTONOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11203 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11203

Violent268

Property571

Quality-of-life1,918

Total incidents2,757

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About this area.

East Flatbush · 11203

879 ALBANY AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.652° N, -73.939° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

CHURCH AV/E 42 STB35
0.1 mi1 min
CHURCH AV/E 42 STB35
0.1 mi2 min
CHURCH AV/E 39 STB35
0.1 mi3 min
CHURCH AV/TROY AVB35
0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight SchoolElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 135 Sheldon A. BrooknerElementary
0.3 mi7 min
P.s. 181 BrooklynK-8
0.5 mi9 min
High School For Public Service: Heroes Of TomorrowHigh School
0.5 mi10 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

East Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
East Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
0.0 mi1 min
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter SchoolK-12
0.7 mi14 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Gan Academy - LindenElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Excelsior Elementary SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
Battalion Christian AcademyElementary
0.3 mi6 min

The neighborhood

East Flatbush

East Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most Caribbean neighborhoods — Jamaican patty shops, Trinidadian roti spots, and Haitian bakeries line the avenues. It's residential, affordable, and deeply community-oriented, with the Kings County Hospital anchoring the area.

11,823buildings tracked4.7avg LucidIQ$2,498median 1BR

78,506population$68kmedian income61%renters

Caribbean CultureAffordableResidentialFamily-OrientedCommunity-Rooted

Explore East Flatbush

Neighborhood overview

East Flatbush→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 11203

See full breakdown→

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

Rent trends in East Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

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

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Flatbush· 1.1 mi Brownsville· 1.32 mi Crown Heights· 1.33 mi Flatbush· 1.53 mi Crown Heights· 1.53 mi

Browse all NYC neighborhoods

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1970

Floors3

Total units3

ClassC0

BBL3048780053

1970198019902000201020202030

1970

Building constructed

3 units · 3 floors · class C0

now

Current owner: WINSTON KIRTON

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMAug 10, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMAug 5, 2026
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MON
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3,
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOC
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING AT CLOSET IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT A
HPDMEDIUMAug 4, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY,
311MEDIUMAug 3, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11203 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 5% below the neighborhood median.
Is 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 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 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 5% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
The registered owner of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is WINSTON KIRTON. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 a good landlord?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, owned by WINSTON KIRTON, has an overall grade of D (1.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 49 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has an overall grade of D with a score of 1.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
Yes, 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 49 housing violations and 48 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 have?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
There are 10 schools near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School (4 min walk), P.s. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner (7 min walk), P.s. 181 Brooklyn (9 min walk), High School For Public Service: Heroes Of Tomorrow (10 min walk), East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (1 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: CHURCH AV/E 42 ST (B35), 0.07 mi away.
Is 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11203 zip code where 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 is located had 2,757 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 268 violent crimes, 571 property crimes, and 1,918 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11203 for full details.
When was 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 built and how many units does it have?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 was built in 1970, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203?
879 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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