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138 Skillman Ave Apt 2L, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11211
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- 1930: Building details
About this home
Apartment for rent in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,500/mo. Built in 1930.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Note: Photography reflects the current furniture arrangement as a one-bedroom with separate living and dining rooms. Apartment 3L at 138 Skillman is a lovely two-bedroom home, where original finishes meet a new renovation with a contemporary design. Running the length of the apartment are original pine hardwood floors dating back to the building's construction in 1931. The floor-through apartment has been recently renovated and features 10' ceilings and a massive skylight bringing in beautiful natural light. Right off of Grand Avenue and a short stroll to McCarren Park, 138 Skillman Avenue is in a Prime Williamsburg location surrounded by neighborhood treasures like The Meat Hook. Apartment features: Recently renovated Two bedrooms Split layout 10' ceilings Skylight Original pine hardwood floors from 1930 Kitchen features: Stainless steel appliances Whirlpool five-burner gas range Whirlpool dishwasher Whirpool microwave Bathroom features: Imported porcelain wall and floor tile Delta fixtures Deep soaking tub Neighborhood features and transportation: Surrounded by the neighborhood's best restaurants, bars and cafes, including Variety Coffee Roasters, Night of Joy, Mesa Coyoacan, Carmine's Pizzeria, Mommy's, Fortunato Brothers and DeStefano's Steakhouse. Other neighborhood highlights: The Meat Hook, McCarren Park, Sunac Natural Food, Casa Ziki and Campbell and Co. Transportation: L at Graham Avenue and L /G train s at Lorimer Street ( 3 stops to Long Island City - connect with 7 to Midtown Or 1 stop to M/J Trains at Lorimer Street)
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 56/100 · Fairly complete
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- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details10/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 238 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 6 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
Legal6/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
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 $4,500, a one-month deposit $4,500 (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) | $4,500/mo |
| Oct 27, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $4,500/mo |
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Compared with the area
Asks $4,500/mo, 2% below 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 WilliamsburgLocation
- NeighborhoodEast WilliamsburgHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11211Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Graham AvL3 min walk
- Lorimer StL7 min walk
- Metropolitan AvG9 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 14
- P.S. 132 The Conselyea Schoolelementary, grades PK-5110 m
- Northside Charter High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12490 m
- John Ericsson Middle School 126middle, grades 6-8520 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
6 units · 3 floors · built 1930
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)138 Skillman Avenue · BBL 3-02754-0012 · built 1930 · 6 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 3 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
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.























