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Studio apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

213 Hancock St Apt 2, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$2,750/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11216
Size
—
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11216
Available
Now
Year built
1905: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $2,750/mo. Built in 1905.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

213 Hancock #2 is a studio apartment in a quintessential Bed-Stuy brownstone situated on a beautiful tree-lined block. This home exudes classic Brooklyn charm with its inviting character and timeless details, offering a cozy retreat in the heart of the neighborhood. The apartment features a galley kitchen, with laundry available in the basement, and split AC. Ideally situated in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the residence is surrounded by an eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants, and parks. The nearby Nostrand Avenue A/C subway station provides convenient access to Manhattan and beyond. Sorry, no pets.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 52/100 · Fairly complete

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  • 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
  • Details12/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 94 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 20% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1889, 10 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$5,520

First month $2,750, a one-month deposit $2,750 (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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Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Nostrand AvA C6 min walk
  • Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead8 min walk
  • Kingston-Throop AvsC10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

10 units · 4 floors · built 1889 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

213 Hancock Street · BBL 3-01833-0055 · built 1889 · 10 units

Roofy building score 85/100 · Well keptAbout 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
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

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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