What is the rent for a studio at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.

How does rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.

Is 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has decreased by 22% since 2020-02, going from $3,300 to $2,575 as of 2020-09. During COVID, rents dipped to $2,575 in 2020-09 before recovering.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 957 KENT 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 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

The registered owner of 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is KENT AVE GARDENS LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by KENT AVE GARDENS LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Yes, 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 12 housing violations and 40 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

There are 8 schools near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 2 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 003 The Bedford Village (13 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (16 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (3 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (9 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (12 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: GATES AV/CLASSON AV (B52), 0.42 mi away.

Is 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11205 zip code where 957 KENT 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 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1987, has 3 floors, contains 4 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

957 KENT AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Built 19873 floors4 unitsBBL 3019260009

Current rent range

$2,074 – $4,359 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★3.02 reviews

Verified reviewsKAOwned byKENT AVE GARDENS LLC3 bldgs

957 KENT AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

957 KENT AVENUE is a late-20th-century 1987 building, 4 units in Fort Greene, NYC. Owned by KENT AVE GARDENS LLC. Public records show 12 open violations, 40 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age39 ybuilt 1987

311 complaints40last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,440/mo

1 BR

$2,550/mo

2 BR

$2,820/mo

3 BR

$3,510/mo

4 BR

$3,790/mo

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: $2,074 – $2,806

19% belowArea: $3,000

1 BR

This building: $2,168 – $2,933

32% belowArea: $3,737

2 BR

This building: $2,397 – $3,243

41% belowArea: $4,800

3 BR

This building: $2,984 – $4,036

39% belowArea: $5,800

4 BR

This building: $3,222 – $4,359

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

3 Bed$2,5751 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,000

$3,000

1 Bed

$2,550

$3,495 – $3,815

2 Bed

$2,820

$3,945 – $5,413

3 Bed

$3,510

$4,100 – $7,425

4 Bed

$3,790

$3,222 – $4,359

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

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

173 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

2925

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

Improving

HPDTop Violations

12 total

Smoke/CO Detector
2
Door/Lock
2
Pest Infestation
2
Flooring
1
Water Leak
1

311Top Complaints

40 total

Noise - Street/Sidewalk
10
WATER LEAK
5
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4
PLUMBING
4
Illegal Parking
2

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 CNOT COMPLIED WITHMay 29, 2024
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
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 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 AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 30, 2023
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 30, 2023
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 12 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

2★

50%

1★

Pros: Neighborhood is amazing, building is kept clean, electronic payments. Cons: Building management is non-responsive and will only communicate through calling, I think as not to leave a paper trail on how long issues…

negativeJul 2022

Anonymous

Pros: Clean, no roaches or rats (that i know of), new appliances Cons: Management didn’t show prompt response

positiveSep 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities

OTHER

Good Cause
Rent Stabilized

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

KENT AVE GARDENS LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: Joel ZupnickMail: 300 Tice Blvd, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1987Building constructed4 units · 3 floors
nowKENT AVE GARDENS LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

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

957 KENT AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.691° N, -73.959° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

5 schools nearby13 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

GATES AV/CLASSON AVB52
0.4 mi8 min
BEDFORD AV/MONROE STB44
0.5 mi10 min
FRANKLIN AV/MADISON STB48
0.5 mi11 min
PUTNAM AV/FRANKLIN AVB26
0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 003 The Bedford VillageElementary
0.6 mi13 min
P.s. K753 - School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.8 mi16 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Partnership Charter SchoolK-8
0.2 mi3 min
Community Partnership Charter School-AnnexCharter
0.5 mi9 min
Brooklyn Charter SchoolElementary
0.6 mi12 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Ohel ElozerHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Hamaspik School (the)Elementary
0.2 mi4 min
Bnos ChayilElementary
0.2 mi4 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.

4,109buildings 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.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1987

Floors3

Total units4

ClassC3

BBL3019260009

198019902000201020202030

1987

Building constructed

4 units · 3 floors · class C3

now

Current owner: KENT AVE GARDENS LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMDec 22, 2025
PLUMBING — TOILET
311MEDIUMDec 22, 2025
PLUMBING — TOILET
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2025
SAFETY — CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2025
SAFETY — SMOKE DETECTOR
311MEDIUMOct 14, 2025
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
311MEDIUMSep 25, 2025
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
311MEDIUMJul 4, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 21, 2025
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMOct 15, 2024
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
HPDHIGHMay 29, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.
How does rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.
Is 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has decreased by 22% since 2020-02, going from $3,300 to $2,575 as of 2020-09. During COVID, rents dipped to $2,575 in 2020-09 before recovering.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 957 KENT 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 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
The registered owner of 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is KENT AVE GARDENS LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by KENT AVE GARDENS LLC, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 12 recorded violations. Tenants have left 2 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Yes, 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 12 housing violations and 40 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 have?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 offers 2 amenities including Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
There are 8 schools near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 2 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 003 The Bedford Village (13 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (16 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (3 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School-Annex (9 min walk), Brooklyn Charter School (12 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: GATES AV/CLASSON AV (B52), 0.42 mi away.
Is 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11205 zip code where 957 KENT 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 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1987, has 3 floors, contains 4 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
957 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 2 tenant reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 2 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

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