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2-bedroom apartment for rent in East Williamsburg

196 Ainslie St #2, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11211

$5,200/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $5,249/mo

Size
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Available
Dec 15, 2026
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,200/mo. Available from Dec 15, 2026.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

GORGEOUS 2BR w/ LAUNDRY, DISHWASHER, CENTRAL AIR, NEAR L TRAIN! THIS IS IT! You've finally found your dream apartment in Williamsburg. This gorgeous duplex apartment was recently renovated is a cut above anything else you will see in the area. The landlord spared no expense on this unique 2 level home. The apartment comes equipped with washer/dryer in-unit, virtual doorman, Nest Climate control, full-sized stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, and central-air! On the main floor, enjoy a spacious living room with several large windows and a kitchen with a breakfast bar. The kitchen also features tons of cabinet and counter-space. The master bedroom is also located on this floor which has double closets, multiple windows, and a ceiling fan. Head upstairs to a gigantic and well-finished rec room that would make an excellent office or 2nd bedroom. The upper level gets good natural light and has more storage areas built in. The apartment is located on Ainslie Street between Manhattan Ave. and Leonard Street. Only a 2 block walk to the L & G Trains and a short eight minute commute to Manhattan, the aprtment is conveniently located by some of the most notable restaurants, shops, and retail stores in Brooklyn. Landlord is offering a 2 Year lease. Sorry, No Pets.

First showing will be Sunday, Nov. 8th by appointment only Email me to schedule an appointment to view. Not exactly what you're looking for? Email me your search criteria and I'll let you know what else I have!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 80/100 · 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: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 258 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1920, 2 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • 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$10,420

First month $5,200, a one-month deposit $5,200 (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

In the home

  • Dishwasher

Price history

High $5,200/mo · Low $3,195/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2017Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$5,200/mo
Oct 30, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$5,200/mo
Feb 22, 2021Removed · Zillow—
Feb 18, 2021Listed for rent · Zillow$3,400/mo
Oct 23, 2017Removed · Zillow$3,195/mo
Oct 18, 2017Price changed · Zillow$3,195/mo
Oct 13, 2017Listed for rent · Zillow$3,295/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $5,200/mo, 13% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Williamsburg.

Median here
$4,600/mo
21 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,374–$5,299
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 Williamsburg

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Graham AvL5 min walk
  • Lorimer StL6 min walk
  • Metropolitan AvG6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 14

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

196 Ainslie Street · BBL 3-02775-0017 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
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

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Added to Roofy Oct 30, 2026Last checked on Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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