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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Greene

221 Cumberland St Apt 5, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11205

$3,900/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11205
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11205
Size: —
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11205
Available: Now
Year built: 1900: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,900/mo. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Spacious 1-Bedroom Apartment - 221 Cumberland St. #5, Brooklyn, NY Welcome to this exceptionally large one-bedroom, one-bath apartment at 221 Cumberland Street, Unit 5 in the heart of Brooklyn. This bright and spacious home features an oversized bedroom, a generous living area, and an abundance of closet space, offering plenty of room for comfortable living and storage. Heat and hot water are included in the rent , adding extra value and convenience. Perfectly located multiple train stations, this apartment offers a quick and easy commute to Manhattan. Enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer, including excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes, and other local conveniences just moments from your doorstep. Apartment Features: Extra-large one-bedroom, one-bath layout Ample closet and storage space Spacious living and dining area Heat and hot water included Excellent natural light Neighborhood Highlights: multiple train stations Minutes from Manhattan shopping, restaurants, cafes, and everyday conveniences Vibrant, walkable Brooklyn neighborhood Don't miss this opportunity to live in a spacious apartment in one of Brooklyn's most desirable and convenient locations. Schedule your viewing today!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · 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

Photos21/25
- Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details11/20
- 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
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 179 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 15% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy9/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1867, 5 homes)2/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$7,820

First month $3,900, a one-month deposit $3,900 (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 cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $3,900/mo, 15% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Fort Greene.

Median here: $4,575/mo; 42 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $4,025–$5,191; The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

7.1% 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 Fort Greene

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

Fulton StG5 min walk
Lafayette AvC6 min walk
Clinton-Washington AvsG8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

Compass Charter Schoolelementary, grades K-5130 m
M.S. 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Centermiddle, grades 6-8170 m
Brooklyn Technical High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12340 m

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

The building

5 units · 4 floors · built 1867

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

221 Cumberland Street · BBL 3-02102-0025 · built 1867 · 5 units

Roofy building score 76/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations: 2 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints: 0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months: 0
Rent stabilization: None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file): No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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