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For rentHouseNewScore 60

2-bedroom house for rent in Kensington

430 McDonald Ave Apt 1F, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$3,600/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11218
Bathrooms: 2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 11218
Size: 960 ft² (89.2 m²)
Type: House: Houses for rent in ZIP 11218
Available: Now
Year built: 1931: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Kensington, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 960 ft². Rent $3,600/mo. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this sun-filled, spacious duplex, where the expansive lower level can serve as a third bedroom, guest suite, home office, or recreation room. Nestled on one of Kensington's charming tree-lined streets, this bright residence offers over 950 square feet of comfortable and functional living space.The upper level features two generously sized queen bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen equipped with a dishwasher.The lower level offers a large multipurpose space, a wet bar with a mini refrigerator, a second full bathroom, and a side-by-side washer and dryer, making it ideal for entertaining, working from home, or creating additional living space. The lower level also has a private entrance, allowing it to function independently from the upper level.Residents also enjoy access to a shared backyard garden and a bike rack.Pets are welcome!The building is equipped with a secure camera system.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete

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Photos21/25
- Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details14/20
- 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
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 152 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1931, 4 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

Estimated cash to move in$7,220

First month $3,600, a one-month deposit $3,600 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $3,600/mo, 20% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in 11218.

Median here: $4,495/mo; 19 listings, last 90 days

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 11218

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

Church AvF G1 min walk
Ditmas AvF13 min walk
Fort Hamilton PkwyF G14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohenelementary, grades PK-5230 m
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15middle490 m
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2k-12490 m

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

The building

4 units · 2 floors · built 1931

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

430 Mcdonald Avenue · BBL 3-05332-0053 · built 1931 · 4 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Walk-up apartment 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.