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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Brownsville

255 Amboy St, Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11212

$3,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11212
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11212
Size
1,800 ft² (167 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11212
Available
Now
Year built
1899: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Brownsville, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,800 ft². Rent $3,300/mo. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to this stunning, newly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment designed with both comfort and style in mind. This bright and spacious unit features a modern layout, abundant natural light, and elegant finishes throughout. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. Each bedroom offers generous space and versatility, while the updated bathroom showcases clean, modern finishes. Whether you're looking for a place to relax, work from home, or entertain guests, this apartment provides the perfect balance of functionality and comfort. Features Include: 3 spacious bedrooms 1 beautifully updated bathroom Brand-new stainless steel appliances Newly renovated throughout Bright and airy living spaces Modern kitchen with ample storage Convenient and comfortable layout A perfect place to call home, just unpack and move right in First and security & No Smoking all adults must be on lease.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • 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 151 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 18% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 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$6,620

First month $3,300, a one-month deposit $3,300 (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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Price history

High $3,300/moAsking price, as listed
Sep 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,300/mo
Sep 3, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$3,300/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,300/mo, 18% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Brooklyn.

Median here
$4,000/mo
396 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,500–$6,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$1.83 vs $3.19
This home vs the median, 43% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

0.5% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Rockaway Av2 3 46 min walk
  • Saratoga Av2 3 47 min walk
  • Sutter Av-Rutland Rd2 3 413 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 23

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

255 Amboy Street · BBL 3-03557-0009 · built 1899 · 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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