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2-bedroom townhouse for rent in Kensington

739 E 5th St, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$2,100/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11218
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11218
Size
—
Type
Townhouse: Townhouses for rent in ZIP 11218
Available
Now
Year built
1935: Building details

About this home

Townhouse for rent in Kensington, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,100/mo. Built in 1935.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Lovely 2 bedroom located on a nice block of rows of Colonel built houses . Located between East 5 / Ave F. This bright apartment is located ideally very close to groceries and many other retail stores. Literally, all your day to day shopping is just 2 -4 minutes away. This apartment is private colonial private house. This is large and other room can be convertible to 2 BEDROOMS , ideal or roommate or couple. Available now for immediate move in. APARTMENT FEATURES: ~~ 3rd floor walk=up ~~ Large living space can be converted to 2nd bedroom /with closets ~~ Bedroom is very large and super bright with plenty of room for closets. ~~ Master Bedrooms has huge private balcony ~~ Nice size kitchen ~~ Lovely bathroom ~~ Extra room can be used for office/ or storage ~~ Common closets area ~~ Beautiful and original fixtures ~~ Original hardwood floor Tenants are responsible for paying Electricity. Only cat is welcomed For easy commute, you can catch bus B8 and and subway train F from Ditmas Ave. Please call text or email to view this apartment. Application $20

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · Fairly complete

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This score is held at 50: the rent is far below similar homes in its neighborhood, a common sign of a rental scam. Never send money before you have seen the home.

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 16 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 175 words3/3
  • True cost0/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Problem: Priced 53% below similar homes in its ZIP code: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1935, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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$4,220

First month $2,100, a one-month deposit $2,100 (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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Compared with the area

Asks $2,100/mo, 53% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in 11218.

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

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

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More about 11218

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Ditmas AvF7 min walk
  • 18 AvF9 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1935

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

739 East 5 Street · BBL 3-05399-0058 · built 1935 · 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

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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