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Back to the listing1-bedroom condo for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant
689 Myrtle Ave Apt 5D, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11205
- Size
- 955 ft² (88.7 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1947: Building details
About this home
Condo for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 955 ft². Rent $5,000/mo. Built in 1947.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Offered fully furnished! Come experience the sweetness of this deal with the rental of loft 5D at The Chocolate Factory! 689 Myrtle Avenue is conveniently located in Bedford-Stuyvesant close to the border of Clinton Hill. Authentic loft living can be yours in this recently renovated, sun drenched, home with a ceiling height of over 13 feet. The open layout features oversized windows with amazing light and views. The immense sleeping platform, with storage underneath, and a custom made closet system, can easily be closed off and converted into a legal bedroom. The vast living and dining area exemplifies what loft living is all about; high ceilings and generous proportions. The open renovated kitchen, with top of the line stainless steel appliances and large center island will bring out the inner chef in you. The loft features hardwood floors throughout, phenomenal storage space, a washer/dryer, central A/C and heat with a Nest system. 689 Myrtle Avenue, is a condominium that was once a Chocolate Factory. The building includes an impressive landscaped roof deck with views of the Manhattan skyline. A glass enclosed fitness center is located on the roof. The Chocolate Factory is located in close proximity to the G train at Myrtle-Willoughby and to numerous bus stops. The area maintains access to great restaurants, shops and cafes! Available on 11/20/2026, pending condo board review.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete
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Details16/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 230 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 39% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1947, 45 homes)5/5
- 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
First month $5,000, a one-month deposit $5,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Compared with the area
Asks $5,000/mo, 39% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- Median here
- $3,600/mo
- 62 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $3,218–$4,050
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²/mo
- $5.24 vs $5.48
- This home vs the median, 5% lower
Priced above 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (West)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11205Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1120577 homes for rent
- ListingsBedford-Stuyvesant WestHomes for rent
- ListingsBrooklynHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Myrtle-Willoughby AvsG9 min walk
- Bedford-Nostrand AvsG10 min walk
- Flushing AvG12 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- P.S. 54 The Detective Rafael Ramos Schoolelementary, grades PK-5360 m
- Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM)high, grades 9-12370 m
- Community Partnership Charter Schoolk-8620 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
45 units · built 1947 · 1 more home listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)689 Myrtle Avenue · BBL 3-01734-7503 · built 1947 · 45 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 12 (A 0 · B 5 · C 7)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
7 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic 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.






























