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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Flatbush

2020 Dorchester Rd #D, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11226

$1,995/mo
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Flatbush, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1,995/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

1 bedroom available- COMPLETELY RENOVATED

Near The B & Q Train, a few minutes from Prospect Park!

Hardwood floors Built-in closet space Tons of windows- Great natural light Live-in super Heat & water included Brand new kitchen Fully tiled bathroom Short walk to the subway

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · 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

  • Photos19/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Some points: Short description (45 words)2/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 36% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1951, 102 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • 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$4,010

First month $1,995, a one-month deposit $1,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $1,995/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$1,995/mo
Oct 30, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$1,995/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $1,995/mo, 36% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Flatbush.

Median here
$3,100/mo
33 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$2,711–$3,400
The middle half of listings

Priced below most 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 Flatbush

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Cortelyou RdQ7 min walk
  • Beverley RdQ9 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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

The building

102 units · 6 floors · built 1951

Building record for 520 East 21 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

520 East 21 Street · BBL 3-05184-0006 · built 1951 · 102 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
234 (A 24 · B 134 · C 76)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
87
Rent stabilization
Had 106 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 520 East 21 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

76 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations 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 31, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.