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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

14 Spencer Pl Unit 1, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$8,995/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11216
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 11216
Size
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Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11216
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $8,995/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 14 Spencer Street, a beautifully restored Brooklyn brownstone offering the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury. This expansive 2-bedroom, 2 full bathroom and 2 Half Bathrooms residence features soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light throughout. Thoughtfully designed with premium finishes, the home showcases wide-plank hardwood flooring, central air, and an exceptional open-concept layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.The chef?s kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, complete with a dramatic waterfall island, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, custom cabinetry, and elegant stone countertops. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly together, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Generously sized bedrooms provide ample closet space, while the spa-inspired bathrooms feature refined finishes and timeless design.Set within a classic Brooklyn brownstone on a picturesque tree-lined block, this residence offers the rare combination of historic character and contemporary comfort. Conveniently located near neighborhood caf s, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, 14 Spencer Street delivers sophisticated Brooklyn living at its finest.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 55/100 · 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: 20 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details10/20
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 173 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 72% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to rent3/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1899, 3 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$18,010

First month $8,995, a one-month deposit $8,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Price history

High $8,995/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$8,995/mo
Oct 6, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$8,995/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $8,995/mo, 72% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).

Median here
$5,225/mo
42 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,738–$6,349
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

2.4% 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Franklin AvC S2 min walk
  • Nostrand AvA C6 min walk
  • Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

14 Spencer Place · BBL 3-01999-0021 · built 1899 · 3 units

Roofy building score 42/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 2 · B 3 · 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)
$1,695,000 on Nov 13, 2025

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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