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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Prospect Heights

656 Dean St, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$4,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11238
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11238
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11238
Available
Now
Year built
1931: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,000/mo. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Newly renovated, this charming carriage house is tucked away offering a serene retreat in the heart of Prospect Heights. The property, features two bedrooms, a kitchen outfitted with a stacked W/D unit, a well laid out living room that receives great light and a renovated bath. The apartment comes with its own private patio space which tenants can enjoy all year round. The location puts you directly off Vanderbilt Avenue with access to amazing restaurants and shops. Access to the 1,2,B,Q,C trains all within a short distance. Available now.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · 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

  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • 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
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 94 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 23% below similar homes in its ZIP code5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1931, 6 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$8,020

First month $4,000, a one-month deposit $4,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Compared with the area

Asks $4,000/mo, 23% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in 11238.

Median here
$5,200/mo
50 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,496–$5,815
The middle half of listings

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 11238

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Clinton-Washington AvsC7 min walk
  • 7 AvB Q7 min walk
  • Bergen St2 3 49 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

6 units · 3 floors · built 1931

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

656 Dean Street · BBL 3-01137-0044 · built 1931 · 6 units

Roofy building score 55/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
10 (A 7 · B 3 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

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.

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