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Back to the listing3-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant
298 Halsey St Unit 1, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216
- Size
- 2,000 ft² (186 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- —
About this home
Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,000 ft². Rent $7,500/mo.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Updated 3-Bedroom Townhouse Duplex with Finished Cellar with Window and Private Garden. Welcome to 298 Halsey Street #1, a beautifully updated townhouse rental offering the space, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living of a true Brooklyn home. Please note: The photos shown are renderings intended to illustrate the finished design and layout. The actual residence is currently undergoing cosmetic updates and will be delivered in its updated condition. This expansive duplex features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a powder room, plus a finished cellar and private backyard garden. The home is being refreshed with modern finishes and split heating and cooling throughout, while maintaining the character and proportions of a classic Brooklyn townhouse. Enter through a private entrance beneath the stoop onto the garden level, where three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are thoughtfully arranged. The spacious primary bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom and direct access to the backyard, creating a seamless connection to your own private outdoor retreat. Upstairs, the parlor floor showcases the heart of the home, with soaring 10-foot ceilings and an open-concept layout. The generous chef's kitchen features a large center island, opening directly to the dining and living areas, door access to private backyard, ideal for entertaining or everyday living. A convenient powder room completes this level. The finished cellar provides additional flexible space with natural light and a washer/dryer. Use it as a media or TV room, children's playroom, home office, gym, or simply generous storage. Located just around the corner from Tompkins Avenue, you'll be surrounded by an array of restaurants, cafes, bars, and neighborhood favorites. Von King Park is also just a short walk away, while the A/C trains provide convenient access to Manhattan and throughout Brooklyn. A rare combination of townhouse scale, private outdoor space, flexible living space, and prime Bed-Stuy location.
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Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete
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- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1899, 2 homes)4/5
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Fees and terms
First month $7,500, a one-month deposit $7,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Compared with the area
Asks $7,500/mo, 50% above the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- Median here
- $5,000/mo
- 14 listings, last 90 days
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More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (West)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11216Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 1121696 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Kingston-Throop AvsC5 min walk
- Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead11 min walk
- Nostrand AvA C12 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYCk-12, grades K-12310 m
- P.S. 044 Marcus Garveyelementary, grades PK-5430 m
- Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklynsecondary, grades 6-12430 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)298 Halsey Street · BBL 3-01846-0030 · built 1899 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $1,650,000 on Jun 17, 2026
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 Nov 2, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.




































