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4-bedroom townhouse for rent in Cypress Hills

255 Ridgewood Ave APT 2, Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11208

$3,700/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history

Zillow rent estimate: $3,239/mo

Size
900 ft² (83.6 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Townhouse for rent in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 900 ft². Rent $3,700/mo. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · ZillowShow

Proof of income require w2 +pay stubs and credit La prueba de ingresos requiere w2 + talones de pago y credito

Freshly renovated Four-bedroom sun-drenched apartment with eat-in-kitchen equipped with new stainless steel appliances

Large bedrooms with closets and living rooms with windows in every room absorb natural sunlight complimented by high ceilings installed with fan light fixtures and wood floors throughout.

The property is surrounded by neighborhood amenities including local restaurants, grocery markets, schools, gym, and public transportation is a few blocks away . JFK is also only15 minutes away.

- Apartamento recien renovado de cuatro dormitorios banado por el sol con comedor en la cocina equipada con nuevos electrodomesticos de acero inoxidable

Dormitorios grandes con armarios y salas de estar con ventanas en cada habitacion absorben la luz solar natural complementado por techos altos instalados con accesorios de iluminacion y pisos de madera en todas partes

La propiedad esta rodeada de servicios del vecindario, incluyendo restaurantes locales, mercados de comestibles, escuelas, gimnasio y el transporte publico esta a pocas cuadras de distancia. JFK tambien esta a solo 15 minutos de distancia.

Description from Zillow, 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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 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 184 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 23% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy7/15
    • Problem: The sites that list it disagree on the price, bedrooms or size1/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1910, 3 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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$7,420

First month $3,700, a one-month deposit $3,700 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $3,800/mo · Low $3,700/moAsking price, as listed
May 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026Also found on Zillow$3,700/mo
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,700/mo
Oct 29, 2026Removed · Zillow$3,700/mo
Oct 29, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,700/mo
Oct 8, 2026Removed · Zillow$3,700/mo
Oct 8, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,700/mo
Sep 17, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,700/mo
Aug 5, 2026Removed · Zillow$3,800/mo
Jun 19, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,800/mo
Jun 9, 2026Removed · Zillow$3,800/mo
May 19, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow$3,800/mo

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

Compared with the area

Asks $3,700/mo, 23% below the median asking rent for rentals with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.

Median here
$4,775/mo
79 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,999–$9,988
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$4.11 vs $3.57
This home vs the median, 15% higher

Priced below most similar homes here.

1.3% 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

  • Norwood AvJ Z5 min walk
  • Crescent StJ Z7 min walk
  • Cleveland StJ10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 19

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

255 Ridgewood Avenue · BBL 3-04113-0059 · built 1910 · 3 units

Roofy building score 46/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
4 (A 1 · B 3 · 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)
$1,100,000 on Feb 20, 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 Zillow Nov 1, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.