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Back to the listing2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Greene
172 Lafayette Ave # 5, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238
- Size
- 900 ft² (83.6 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1930: Building details
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.comShowHide
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.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 70/100 · Complete
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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
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $5,000/mo |
| Oct 17, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price 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 GreeneLocation
- NeighborhoodFort GreeneHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11238Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Clinton-Washington AvsG4 min walk
- Lafayette AvC6 min walk
- Fulton StG7 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- M.S. 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Centermiddle, grades 6-8170 m
- Compass Charter Schoolelementary, grades K-5190 m
- Brooklyn Technical High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12600 m
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
- 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 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 Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.























