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For rentApartmentNewScore 67

2-bedroom apartment for rent in Bushwick

279 Schaefer St Unit 3, Bushwick (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11237

$3,499/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11237
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11237
Size: 1,200 ft² (111 m²)
Type: Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11237
Available: Now
Year built: 1935: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Bushwick, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,200 ft². Rent $3,499/mo. Built in 1935.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this bright and spacious third-floor apartment located on the desirable border of Ridgewood and Bushwick. This beautifully updated two-bedroom apartment also features a versatile bonus room that can easily be used as a home office, walk-in closet, nursery, or additional storage space. The apartment has been fully updated throughout and features beautiful hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a modern updated bathroom. The generous layout offers a full-size living room and a separate formal dining room, providing plenty of space for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows fill the apartment with plenty of natural light, while ample storage makes it easy to stay organized. The flexible layout and spacious rooms make this a great option for anyone looking for comfortable city living with plenty of usable space. Enjoy the convenience of being close to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, cafes, and all the dining and entertainment options that Ridgewood and Bushwick have to offer. With its prime location, spacious layout, and updated finishes, this apartment is a great place to call home. No pets allowed.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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Photos25/25
- Full points: 14 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details13/20
- 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
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 181 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1935, 3 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$7,018

First month $3,499, a one-month deposit $3,499 (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)

Compared with the area

Asks $3,499/mo, about the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Bushwick (East).

Median here: $3,500/mo; 26 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $3,490–$3,813; The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo: $2.92 vs $3.82; This home vs the median, 24% lower

Priced in line with 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 Bushwick (East)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

Halsey StL6 min walk
Wilson AvL6 min walk
Myrtle-Wyckoff AvsM L15 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 32

P.S. /I.S. 384 Frances E. Carterk-8, grades PK-8220 m
P.S. 151 Lyndon B. Johnsonelementary, grades PK-5260 m
The Brooklyn School for Math and Researchhigh, grades 9-12720 m

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1935

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

279 Schaefer Street · BBL 3-03425-0048 · built 1935 · 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: 16 (A 7 · B 0 · 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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