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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

70 Howard Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$3,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11221
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11221
Size
1,000 ft² (92.9 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11221
Available
Now
Year built
1945: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,000 ft². Rent $3,500/mo. Built in 1945.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Newly renovated 3-bedroom apartment. new kitchen with stainless steel appliances over the stove microwave. 3 rd. floor of private 3 family home. wide quiet tree lined block with plenty of parking. 2 blocks from the elevated J line train station on Broadway. Large new white cabinet kitchen with plenty of storage. Lots of cabinets and large granite counter tops All rooms have large closets. Two bedrooms located in front of building third bedroom in rear of property. New led lighting, new flooring, all large rooms. New full bath.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 57/100 · Fairly 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

  • Photos19/25
    • Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 89 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1901, 3 homes)2/5
    • 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$7,020

First month $3,500, a one-month deposit $3,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Compared with the area

Asks $3,500/mo, 20% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).

Median here
$4,348/mo
18 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²/mo
$3.50 vs $3.75
This home vs the median, 7% lower

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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Halsey StJ6 min walk
  • Gates AvJ Z6 min walk
  • Ralph AvC13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 16

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1901

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

70 Howard Avenue · BBL 3-01487-0044 · built 1901 · 3 units

Roofy building score 23/100 · Serious issuesAbout 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.

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