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Back to the listing2-bedroom apartment for rent in Clinton Hill
545 Vanderbilt Ave APT 21D, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238
Zillow rent estimate: $4,695/mo
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About this home
Apartment for rent in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $6,395/mo.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
From its perch at the intersection of three legendary Brooklyn neighborhoods, The Axel is the latest high rise to make its debut in New York City. Offering studio to three bedroom luxury rental units with access to an abundance of unrivaled amenity space.
Floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances and a sleek look completed by imported custom cabinetry and white Corian countertops, the kitchen is only outdone by the elegant bathrooms with fully tiled showers, full medicine cabinets, backlit mirrors and more. Each meticulously designed home has wide plank flooring, nine foot ceilings, and in unit washer/dryer.
Located at 545 Vanderbilt Ave, The Axel is conveniently within walking distance of some of Brooklyn's landmarks including the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and Barclays Center. Transportation in the city is a breeze as The Axel is nested near over ten MTA train lines and the Long Island Rail Road.
The building's amenities include a bright fitness center, game room, golf simulator, coworking lounge, conference rooms, rooftop sun deck, and a private outdoor pool located on the fifth floor. The building also offers bike storage, and private storage cages for rent with a door person present seven days a week from 11AM to 7PM.
The Axel twists toward the sky and beckons you to hear its story. Let yours take shape here; living, working and entertaining and enjoying the life you've yet to live. Call or email to schedule your viewing.
*Photos and renderings are meant for illustrative purposes only.
In compliance with the FARE Act, the following fees apply: Application Fee: $20 per applicant Security Deposit: Equal to One Months Rent Resident is responsible for electric, cable and internet.
All fees are disclosed upfront per FARE Act guidelines.
Description from Zillow, shown as published there. See the original listing
Roofy listing score
Grade B, 74/100 · 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: 31 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
Details14/20
- 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
- Full points: 3 amenities listed2/2
- Full points: Description of 295 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy14/15
- Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2020, 264 homes)4/5
- 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
First month $6,395, a one-month deposit $6,395 (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
In the home
- Dishwasher
Building
- Gym
Pets
- Pets allowed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Zillow) | First seen on Roofy (via Zillow) | $6,395/mo |
| Oct 28, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $6,395/mo |
| Oct 9, 2026Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $6,395/mo |
| Jul 10, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $6,395/mo |
| Apr 11, 2024Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $9,690/mo |
| Apr 11, 2024Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Apr 9, 2024Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $6,110/mo |
| Mar 30, 2024Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Mar 27, 2024Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,820/mo |
| Mar 12, 2024Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,730/mo |
| Mar 5, 2024Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,580/mo |
| Mar 3, 2024Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $6,480/mo |
| Sep 8, 2023Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Sep 5, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,870/mo |
| Sep 1, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,650/mo |
| Aug 29, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,840/mo |
| Aug 25, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,650/mo |
| Aug 22, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,930/mo |
| Aug 21, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $7,460/mo |
| Aug 15, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $5,390/mo |
| Aug 11, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,290/mo |
| Aug 4, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $6,600/mo |
| Jul 25, 2023Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $6,990/mo |
| Dec 15, 2022Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Dec 13, 2022Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $5,830/mo |
| Dec 6, 2022Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $5,980/mo |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Compared with the area
Asks $6,395/mo, 12% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Clinton Hill.
- Median here
- $5,698/mo
- 12 listings, last 90 days
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 Clinton HillLocation
- NeighborhoodClinton HillHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11238Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 11238151 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Clinton-Washington AvsC3 min walk
- Clinton-Washington AvsG10 min walk
- Bergen St2 3 410 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- Achievement First Endeavor Charter Schoolk-8130 m
- Public School 9 The Sarah Smith Garnet Schoolelementary, grades PK-5400 m
- Design Works High Schoolhigh540 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
264 units · 29 floors · built 2020 · 4 more homes listed here
Building record for 539 Vanderbilt Avenue
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)539 Vanderbilt Avenue · BBL 3-02010-7505 · built 2020 · 264 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 5 (A 0 · B 2 · C 3)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 18
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 539 Vanderbilt Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic 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 Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.


















































