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2-bedroom apartment for rent in East Flatbush-Erasmus

897 New York Ave Unit 1R, East Flatbush-Erasmus, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11203

$3,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
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Available
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Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Flatbush-Erasmus, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,500/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Elevated Brooklyn living, without the elevated price tag. This bright and modern 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence at 897 New York Avenue delivers on every front. Hardwood floors, central A/C, large closets, and an in-unit washer/dryer make the day-to-day effortless. The sleek kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher - thoughtfully designed and ready to use. Outside, you'll find a private backyard and outdoor space that's genuinely rare at this price point, plus rooftop access with sweeping city views for when you want a bigger backdrop. Building Amenities Video intercom Rooftop deck Bike storage & package room Outdoor space & private backyard Pet-friendly building Lease Details Rent: $3,500/month Available: Now Pets: Upon approval Utilities: Not included Move-in Costs: First month's rent & security deposit Current Promotion $3,500 gross rent $3,208 net effective rent 1 month free on a 12-month lease To apply, visit TurboTenant and search for Property ID 2498781

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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: 15 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 170 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2025, 10 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
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$7,020

First month $3,500, a one-month deposit $3,500 (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

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,500/mo, 3% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Flatbush-Erasmus.

Median here
$3,600/mo
37 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,500–$4,286
The middle half of listings

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 East Flatbush-Erasmus

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Church Av2 54 min walk
  • Winthrop St2 510 min walk
  • Beverly Rd2 512 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 17

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

The building

10 units · 4 floors · built 2025

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

897 New York Avenue · BBL 3-04870-0047 · built 2025 · 10 units

Roofy building score 73/100 · Mostly fineAbout 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)
No sales in our 12-month file

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.