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2-bedroom house for rent in Fort Greene

5 Greene Ave Apt 2F, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$7,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11238
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 11238
Size
750 ft² (69.7 m²)
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 11238
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 750 ft². Rent $7,000/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

NO FEE the price is the actual rent! Sep 1st move in (potentially sooner!) Prime Fort Greene Steps from Fort Greene Park Stunning Brownstone, fully renovated, duplex apartment with a hugh roof deck. 2Bed 2Bath. In the unit, you will find: Central A/C heat and cool. Speakers in the walls Huge private roof deck Two Full baths spacious living room with dining area extra closet space in each room extra storage space hardwood floors fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Free laundry in the building The unit is only two blocks away from almost any train in the area - C/G/N/R/Q/2/3/4/5/B/D the area has great to offer including bars restaurant culture and more! for viewing or video contact today !

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 78/100 · 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: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 128 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
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 4 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$14,020

First month $7,000, a one-month deposit $7,000 (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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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $7,000/mo, 15% above 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
$9.33 vs $5.94
This home vs the median, 57% higher

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 Fort Greene

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lafayette AvC1 min walk
  • Fulton StG3 min walk
  • Atlantic Terminal (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead5 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

4 units · 4 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

5 Greene Avenue · BBL 3-02118-0047 · built 1920 · 4 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
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

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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