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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill

7 Dekalb Ave, Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11201

$3,468/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11201
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11201
Size
671 ft² (62.3 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11201
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 671 ft². Rent $3,468/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

At 7 Dekalb in Brooklyn, NY, daily living is centered on efficiency, location, and an affordable approach to modern city life in downtown Brooklyn. Offering studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, each apartment features Caesarstone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, generous closets, and oversized windows that maximize natural light. Community amenities support both work and downtime, including a fully equipped fitness center, a rooftop deck with lounge seating, and a resident movie room designed for shared experiences. Located near Dekalb Avenue Subway Station, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, I-278, and Flatbush Avenue, this affordable housing in Brooklyn provides convenient access to major routes and essential services.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · 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

  • Photos15/25
    • Full points: 29 photos15/15
    • No points: Photos too small to see well0/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 107 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 29% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2011, 690 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$6,956

First month $3,468, a one-month deposit $3,468 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $3,468/mo, 29% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.

Median here
$4,850/mo
148 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,328–$5,350
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5.17 vs $6.72
This home vs the median, 23% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

6.1% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • DeKalb AvB Q R2 min walk
  • Hoyt St2 33 min walk
  • Hoyt-Schermerhorn StsA C G4 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

690 units · 50 floors · built 2011

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

7 Dekalb Avenue · BBL 3-00149-7501 · built 2011 · 690 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
30 (A 18 · B 9 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
Had 251 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

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole 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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