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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Flatlands

987 E 42nd St Unit 2, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11210

$3,400/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11210
Bathrooms
1.5: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11210
Size
1,350 ft² (125 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11210
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Flatlands, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,350 ft². Rent $3,400/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this bright and spacious 1,350 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom top-floor apartment in a custom-built two-family home located in East Flatbush. Generous Layout: Expansive living room with plenty of natural light and a cozy, dedicated dining area. Updated Kitchen: Features sleek granite countertops and modern finishes. Modern Baths: Full bath finished with elegant marble tiling, plus a convenient half bath. Prime Location: Conveniently situated close to public transportation and local schools. Utilities Included: Tenant pays electric only-heat and hot water are covered!

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 55/100 · 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

  • Photos16/25
    • Some points: Only 3 photos (8 or more for full points)6/15
    • 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
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 91 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 15% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1960, 2 homes)4/5
    • 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$6,820

First month $3,400, a one-month deposit $3,400 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Compared with the area

Asks $3,400/mo, 15% 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
$2.52 vs $3.19
This home vs the median, 21% 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

  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 516 min walk
  • Newkirk Av-Little Haiti2 523 min walk
  • Beverly Rd2 530 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1960

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

987 East 42 Street · BBL 3-07746-0019 · built 1960 · 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)
$1,230,000 on Jul 24, 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 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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