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3-bedroom house for rent in Flatbush

1617 Dorchester Rd Unit 2, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11226

$4,995/mo
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About this home

House for rent in Flatbush, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $4,995/mo. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of Ditmas Park, just one block from Cortelyou Road. Featuring a renovated kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry, gleaming hardwood floors, and a massive private wraparound terrace perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers Samsung stainless steel appliances and ample storage, while the updated bathroom features double sinks and a rain-head shower. Garage parking for 1 car is included. Enjoy easy access to Cortelyou Road's restaurants, cafes, and shops, as well as Prospect Park, the B/Q trains, and express buses. Approximately 30 minutes to NYC.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 25 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 104 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • 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 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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$10,010

First month $4,995, a one-month deposit $4,995 (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 $4,995/mo, 38% above the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Flatbush.

Median here
$3,609/mo
12 listings, last 90 days

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 Flatbush

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Cortelyou RdQ2 min walk
  • Beverley RdQ7 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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)

1617 Dorchester Road · BBL 3-05159-0034 · 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.

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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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