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For rentApartmentNewScore 60

2-bedroom apartment for rent in Brownsville

2165 Strauss St Apt 1F, Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11212

$2,900/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11212
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11212
Size: —
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11212
Available: Now
Year built: 1930: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Brownsville, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,900/mo. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 2165 Strauss Street, Unit 1F-a bright and spacious first-floor apartment offering comfort, functionality, and convenience. This well-maintained home features beautiful hardwood floors, generously sized bedrooms, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The updated eat-in kitchen offers ample wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, durable tile flooring, and plenty of storage and workspace for everyday living. The refreshed bathroom and freshly painted interior create a clean, move-in-ready feel, while ceiling fans and large windows enhance comfort year-round. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and public transportation, this apartment offers easy access to everything Brooklyn has to offer. Available for immediate occupancy. Pictures of similar unit.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete

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Photos25/25
- Full points: 9 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details12/20
- 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
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 114 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 36% below similar homes in the borough5/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 4 homes)5/5
- 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$5,820

First month $2,900, a one-month deposit $2,900 (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

Compared with the area

Asks $2,900/mo, 36% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Brooklyn.

Median here: $4,551/mo; 975 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $3,495–$6,200; The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

0.4% 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 Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

Saratoga Av2 3 43 min walk
Rockaway Av2 3 48 min walk
Sutter Av-Rutland Rd2 3 413 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 23

Riverdale Avenue Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-890 m
Riverdale Avenue Community Schoolelementary, grades PK-5160 m
Brooklyn Ascend Charter Schoolk-12, grades K-12540 m

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

The building

4 units · 2 floors · built 1930

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

2165 Strauss Street · BBL 3-03584-0018 · built 1930 · 4 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: 13 (A 3 · B 7 · C 3)
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

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.