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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Brooklyn Heights

14 Schermerhorn St # 4, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11201

$4,250/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11201
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11201
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11201
Available
Now
Year built
1850: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,250/mo. Built in 1850.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Charming 1BR on Brooklyn Heights best block! Welcome to 14 Schermerhorn St- Step into this late 19th-century beauty on the third floor, boasting unique architectural character. Brand new renovation with large windows for all-day natural light. Brand new kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. Classic Parisian touches - gracious bathroom, period moldings, and hardwood floors. Prime location - near Brooklyn Bridge Park, top restaurants, and shopping. Easy commuting with Borough Hall transportation hub (subway lines 2, 3, 4, 5, R, N, W) Heat and hot water included for cozy winters without extra cost. Pets upon Appoval 14 Schermerhorn - where charm meets convenience. Explore this gem in Brooklyn Heights today!

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 113 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1860, 7 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$8,520

First month $4,250, a one-month deposit $4,250 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Price history

High $4,250/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$4,250/mo
Oct 22, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$4,250/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,250/mo, 12% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Brooklyn Heights.

Median here
$4,835/mo
20 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,188–$4,991
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Brooklyn Heights

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Borough Hall2 3 4 55 min walk
  • Court StR5 min walk
  • Jay St-MetroTechA C F R9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

7 units · 4 floors · built 1860

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

14 Schermerhorn Street · BBL 3-00270-0034 · built 1860 · 7 units

Roofy building score 61/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
7 (A 4 · B 2 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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