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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

47 Monroe St #2, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$4,100/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $3,533/mo

Size
800 ft² (74.3 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 800 ft². Rent $4,100/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Welcome to 47 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY. Situated inside an authentic Brownstone building, this residence features a total of 4 thoughtfully arranged rooms that blend architectural character with everyday utility.

Upon entering, you will immediately notice the elegant hardwood floors that extend continuously throughout the home, highlighting the classic appeal of the Brownstone style. The interior includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, offering a practical layout. In addition to the main bedroom space, the home includes a dedicated home office, ideal for remote work, study, or focus.

The kitchen area is designated as a chef's kitchen, planned to cater to culinary creation and everyday food preparation. Further elevating the interior is a working fireplace. This functional fireplace creates an inviting focal point, bringing genuine warmth, charm, and historic character to your living quarters.

Transitioning to the exterior, the property features a private balcony. This private balcony offers your own exclusive outdoor space to step outside, unwind, and enjoy a moment outdoors.

Located on a quiet tree line block Monroe Street off Franklin Avenue, Conveniently just 5 blocks away from Franklin Street station (A & C train) & Classon Avenue station (G train). Surrounded by Zagat rated restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, Gym and supermarkets. Pets upon approval. Schedule a showing now

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · 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: 23 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 209 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • 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 1895, 3 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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$8,220

First month $4,100, a one-month deposit $4,100 (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

Price history

High $4,100/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)$4,100/mo
Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$4,100/mo
Jul 11, 2020Removed · Zillow$2,800/mo
May 9, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow$2,800/mo
Sep 3, 2015Removed · Zillow$2,400/mo
Aug 18, 2015Listed for rent · Zillow$2,400/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $4,100/mo, 22% below 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
Per ft²/mo
$5.13 vs $4.54
This home vs the median, 13% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 S7 min walk
  • Classon AvG8 min walk
  • Bedford-Nostrand AvsG10 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 1895 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

47 Monroe Street · BBL 3-01985-0054 · built 1895 · 3 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
18 (A 6 · B 10 · C 1)
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

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the 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 Zillow Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.