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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

298 Halsey St Unit 1, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$7,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
2,000 ft² (186 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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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.comShow

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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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 19 photos15/15
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 312 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1899, 2 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • 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$15,020

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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

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

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

Roofy building score 43/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
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 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 Nov 2, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.