roofy
For rentCondoNewScore 60

1-bedroom condo for rent in Clinton Hill

545 Vanderbilt Ave Apt 26G, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$4,195/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
—
Available
Now
Year built
—

About this home

Condo for rent in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,195/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

From its perch at the intersection of three legendary Brooklyn neighborhoods, The Axel is the latest high rise to make its debut in New York City. Offering studio to three bedroom luxury rental units with access to an abundance of unrivaled amenity space. The G-Line is a one bedroom that's certain to make you feel at home. The unit features a brand new Blomberg appliance package, floor to ceiling windows, and in unit washer/dryer. The carefully crafted design of this one bedroom includes a walkway alley kitchen, living space, and large bedroom closet. This south-west facing unit also features wide plank flooring, nine foot ceilings, queen size bedroom, walk in shower, and sweeping views of the Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn skyline. Located at 545 Vanderbilt Ave, The Axel is conveniently within walking distance of some of Brooklyn's landmarks including the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and Barclays Center. Transportation in the city is a breeze as The Axel is nested near over ten MTA train lines and the Long Island Rail Road. The building's amenities include a bright fitness center, game room, golf simulator, coworking lounge, conference rooms, rooftop sun deck, and a private outdoor pool located on the fifth floor. The building also offers bike storage, and private storage cages for rent with a door person present seven days a week from 11AM to 7PM. The Axel twists toward the sky and beckons you to hear its story. Let yours take shape here; living, working and entertaining and enjoying the life you've yet to live. Call or email to schedule your viewing. In compliance with the FARE Act, the following fees apply: Application Fee: $20 per applicant Security Deposit: Equal to One Months Rent Resident is responsible for electric, cable and internet. Optional: Amenity Fee: $75 per month/per person Storage Fee: $75 per month Bike Storage: $25 per month Pool Fee: $400/month May-Sept. Additional fee per season/per person All fees are disclosed upfront per FARE Act guidelines.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · 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
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 342 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2020, 264 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$8,410

First month $4,195, a one-month deposit $4,195 (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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,195/mo, 1% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Clinton Hill.

Median here
$4,173/mo
23 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,980–$4,250
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 Clinton Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Clinton-Washington AvsC3 min walk
  • Clinton-Washington AvsG10 min walk
  • Bergen St2 3 410 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

264 units · 29 floors · built 2020 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 539 Vanderbilt Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

539 Vanderbilt Avenue · BBL 3-02010-7505 · built 2020 · 264 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 2 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
18
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 539 Vanderbilt Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

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.