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Studio apartment for rent in Clinton Hill

545 Vanderbilt Ave Ph 2J, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$3,595/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11238
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Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11238
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,595/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

The Axel is the latest luxury high rise to make its debut in New York. Offering studio to three bedroom luxury rental units with access to over 30,000 square feet of unrivaled amenity space. The buildings twisting architecture offers breathtaking views in a variety of floorplans designed to harmonize modern design aesthetic with functionality and space. The buildings amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, in-unit laundry, game room, golf simulator, private work spaces, rooftop sun deck, and a private saltwater pool. Located at 545 Vanderbilt Ave, The Axel is conveniently within distance of some of Brooklyns landmarks including the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and Barclays Center. Transportation in the city is a breeze as The Axel is nested near over ten MTA train lines and the Long Island Rail Road.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 53/100 · 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
  • Details13/20
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 137 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2020, 264 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$7,210

First month $3,595, a one-month deposit $3,595 (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)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Clinton-Washington AvsC3 min walk
  • Clinton-Washington AvsG10 min walk
  • Bergen St2 3 410 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

264 units · 29 floors · built 2020 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 539 Vanderbilt Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

539 Vanderbilt Avenue · BBL 3-02010-7505 · built 2020 · 264 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 2 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
18
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 539 Vanderbilt Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

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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