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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Greene

172 Lafayette Ave # 5, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$5,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
900 ft² (83.6 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 900 ft². Rent $5,000/mo. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Classic Brownstone Charm Meets Modern Comfort in Prime Fort Greene. Set on a picturesque, tree-lined block in the heart of Fort Greene, this sun-drenched, top floor, two-bedroom apartment blends beautiful original details with thoughtful modern updates. Newly renovated kitchen and bath, a decorative fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout create a home that's full of warmth, character, and natural light. The oversized living and dining space is the centerpiece of the apartment, offering plenty of room to spread out, entertain, or work from home and complete with a skylight. The open kitchen features sleek cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous storage, and a dishwasher, all flowing seamlessly into the main living area. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned and bright, while the spacious windowed bathroom includes a double vanity and a full bathtub. Historic architectural details throughout the apartment give each room its own unique personality while maintaining an easy, comfortable layout. Just outside your door, you'll find everything that makes Fort Greene one of Brooklyn's most beloved neighborhoods. Spend afternoons in Fort Greene Park, grab dinner at neighborhood favorites like Olea or Walters, catch a performance at BAM, or enjoy easy access to Downtown Brooklyn. Commuting couldn't be more convenient with the A, C, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, N, Q, R trains and the LIRR all within easy reach. Available ASAP. No pets, please. Application fee: $20 per applicant. First month's rent and one month's security deposit due at lease signing. The first photo is virtually staged.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · 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: 8 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 255 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 18% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1875, 4 homes)2/5
    • 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$10,020

First month $5,000, a one-month deposit $5,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $5,000/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$5,000/mo
Oct 17, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$5,000/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $5,000/mo, 18% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Fort Greene.

Median here
$6,088/mo
43 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$5,500–$7,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5.56 vs $5.94
This home vs the median, 7% lower

Priced below most 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 Fort Greene

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Clinton-Washington AvsG4 min walk
  • Lafayette AvC6 min walk
  • Fulton StG7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

4 units · 4 floors · built 1875

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

172 Lafayette Avenue · BBL 3-02121-0024 · built 1875 · 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
19 (A 0 · B 19 · 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.