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

85 Bergen St Unit B1, Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11201

$3,500/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
—
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 11201
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,500/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Charming one bedroom apartment in prime Brooklyn location! Discover affordable living in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods! This bright and airy one bedroom apartment is located on the 2nd floor of a cozy and well maintained walk-up building at 85 Bergen Street, offering unbeatable convenience and charm. Featuring hardwood floors and multiple exposures (south and north), this sun-filled apartment has a spacious eat-in kitchen, perfect for enjoying meals at home. Situated just steps from the subway (F & G at Bergen St), you'll have quick and easy access to the rest of the city. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Cobble Hill and Boerum Hills boutique shops, eclectic restaurants, and trendy cafes and close proximity to BAM, Barclays Center and Atlantic Terminal. With rent priced as the most affordable in the area, this is your chance to live in a vibrant neighborhood without breaking the bank. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - schedule a viewing today! *Please note: Available for December 1st move in. Bedroom might be a bit small for a queen size bed and a night stands but fits a full size bed comfortably. No laundry in the building, but there's a laundromat across the street. Dogs not allowed, one cat is ok. Credit/background check fee $20/applicant. Heat, cold & hot water are included in rent* ** Photos from previous listing (same apartment).

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 232 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 28% below 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 1920, 5 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

Estimated cash to move in$7,020

First month $3,500, a one-month deposit $3,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,500/mo, 28% 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

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

  • Bergen StF G1 min walk
  • Hoyt-Schermerhorn StsA C G7 min walk
  • Hoyt St2 39 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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

The building

5 units · 4 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

85 Bergen Street · BBL 3-00194-0066 · built 1920 · 5 units

Roofy building score 90/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
None
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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