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For rentApartmentNewScore 60

2-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

228 Malcolm X Blvd Unit 3A, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$2,891/mo

Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Bedrooms: 2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11221
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11221
Size: —
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11221
Available: Now
Year built: —

About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,891/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Sun-drenched 2-bedroom in a modern elevator building in Bed-Stuy, finished with stunning designer touches throughout.

The spacious layout opens to a bright living room with large windows and your own private balcony. The sleek modern kitchen is ready for everyday cooking and entertaining, both bedrooms comfortably fit a queen bed, and the full bath is clean and contemporary.

Building highlights: - Elevator building - Laundry in the building - Private balcony - Parking available for an additional charge

Close to the J/M/Z and A/C trains, with shops and cafes nearby.

Rent: $2,891.55/mo.

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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

Photos21/25
- Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
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 99 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 20% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy11/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2018, 15 homes)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
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$5,802

First month $2,891, a one-month deposit $2,891 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

Pets allowed

Price history

High $2,891/moAsking price, as listed

Oct 2026Nov 2026

Date	Event	Price
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)	First seen on Roofy (via Zillow)	$2,891/mo
Oct 30, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow	Listed for rent · Zillow	$2,891/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $2,891/mo, 20% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).

Median here: $3,598/mo; 39 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $3,313–$4,200; The middle half of listings

Priced below 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 (East)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

Utica AvA C10 min walk
Gates AvJ Z13 min walk
Kosciuszko StJ14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 16

P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary Schoolelementary, grades K-5260 m
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYCmiddle360 m
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYCk-12390 m

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

The building

15 units · 6 floors · built 2018

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

228 Malcolm X Boulevard · BBL 3-01656-0041 · built 2018 · 15 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations: None
Heat complaints: 0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months: 0
Rent stabilization: Had 15 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file): No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization record Check if a unit is rent stabilized

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 31, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.