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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Sunset Park

253 62nd St APT 2R, Sunset Park (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11220

$2,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $2,955/mo

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About this home

Apartment for rent in Sunset Park, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,300/mo.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Refined Brooklyn Living in the Heart of Sunset Park. Nestled on a serene, tree-lined block in the vibrant and ever-evolving Sunset Park neighborhood, this newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment beautifully blends modern upgrades with timeless pre-war charm.

Step into a sun-drenched home featuring gleaming hardwood floors, expansive upgraded windows, and original architectural details including elegant moldings that add a touch of classic Brooklyn character. The upgraded kitchenboasts ample cabinet and counter space, perfect for both casual meals and inspired cooking sessions.The modern bathroom has been tastefully finished, offering clean lines and stylish fixtures. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned with generous natural light, making the space feel bright and inviting throughout the day.

Sunset Park's trendy boutiques, cafes, nightlife, and multiple train lines are all within immediate reach. Whether you're looking for charm, convenience, or a stylish upgrade in one of Brooklyn's most connected communities, this apartment delivers on all fronts.

**Application Fee : $20 per applicant Move Cost : One Month Security & One Month Rent Sorry No Pets

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · 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

  • Photos17/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
  • 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
    • 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 174 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Some points: Priced 50% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1914, 6 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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$4,620

First month $2,300, a one-month deposit $2,300 (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 $2,300/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 31, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$2,300/mo
Oct 30, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$2,300/mo
Jun 21, 2021Removed · Zillow—
May 30, 2021Listed for rent · Zillow$1,650/mo
Jan 4, 2021Sold · Zillow$1,375,000
Apr 2, 2019Removed · Zillow$1,725/mo
Mar 23, 2019Listed for rent · Zillow$1,725/mo
Jan 4, 2014Sold · Zillow$1,375,000

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

Compared with the area

Asks $2,300/mo, 50% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Brooklyn.

Median here
$4,551/mo
975 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,495–$6,200
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

0.4% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 59 StN R6 min walk
  • Sunset Park/BAT (NYC Ferry)Rockaway-Soundview10 min walk
  • Bay Ridge AvR12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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

The building

6 units · 3 floors · built 1914

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

253 62 Street · BBL 3-05789-0054 · built 1914 · 6 units

Roofy building score 16/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 1 · C 4)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 6 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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 31, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 1, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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