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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Brownsville

2304 Strauss St Unit 3, Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11212

$3,000/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
3,198 ft² (297 m²)
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, 3,198 ft². Rent $3,000/mo. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

A well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of Brownsville, Brooklyn. This inviting residence offers a functional floor plan with comfortable living spaces, natural light, and a layout ideal for people seeking Brooklyn living at an attainable price point. The unit is situated within a classic 1930s multi-family building that reflects the architectural character of the borough. Residents enjoy convenient access to public transportation, local shopping, dining, and parks throughout the 11212 corridor. Community amenities and houses of worship are plentiful within walking distance. Commuters will appreciate proximity to multiple MTA bus lines serving the broader Brooklyn and Manhattan areas. Whether you are a first-time renter or relocating within the borough, this apartment presents a rare opportunity to establish roots in one of Brooklyn's most resilient and community-rooted neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · 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: 16 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
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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 140 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 34% 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
  • 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$6,020

First month $3,000, a one-month deposit $3,000 (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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Compared with the area

Asks $3,000/mo, 34% 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
Per ft²/mo
$0.94 vs $4.90
This home vs the median, 81% lower

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 48 min walk
  • Rockaway Av2 3 411 min walk
  • Sutter Av-Rutland Rd2 3 417 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 23

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)

2304 Strauss Street · BBL 3-03608-0053 · built 1930 · 4 units

Roofy building score 16/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · 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)
$1,081,500 on Jan 20, 2026

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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