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Amenities for 221 E 16th St, Flatbush
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Heat Pump |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Garage Attached |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
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| Allowed |
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| Allowed |
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About 221 E 16th St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 57% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Flatbush.
This is a HUGE TRUE 1 bedroom located in a lovely corner of prospect park S. Tucked away at the end of a lovely tree-lined street that leads directly into the heart of DITMAS PARK and some of the best maintained Victorian houses in the country. This location is around the corner from the Q train, a quick transfer over to the B for EXPRESS service that will get you into midtown in under 30! Walk-in any direction and you will find your way to great food, convenient shopping, and fun bars. Prospect Park is a VERY short walk or ride away and is only 2 stops from you!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 221 E 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 980 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Flatbush |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11226 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Flatbush
1-bedroom apartments at 221 E 16th St cost about 57% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
Flatbush
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $4,306 |
| November 2023 | $4,251 |
| December 2023 | $4,115 |
| January 2024 | $4,042 |
| February 2024 | $4,200 |
| March 2024 | $4,203 |
| April 2024 | $4,291 |
| May 2024 | $4,197 |
| June 2024 | $4,291 |
| July 2024 | $4,388 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,501 |
| October 2024 | $4,500 |
| November 2024 | $4,340 |
| December 2024 | $4,198 |
| January 2025 | $4,274 |
| February 2025 | $4,317 |
| March 2025 | $4,475 |
| April 2025 | $4,614 |
| May 2025 | $4,617 |
| June 2025 | $4,574 |
| July 2025 | $4,360 |
| August 2025 | $4,392 |
| September 2025 | $4,481 |
| October 2025 | $4,460 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,927 |
| November 2023 | $3,039 |
| December 2023 | $3,032 |
| January 2024 | $2,592 |
| February 2024 | $2,489 |
| March 2024 | $2,537 |
| April 2024 | $2,732 |
| May 2024 | $2,555 |
| June 2024 | $2,504 |
| July 2024 | $2,643 |
| August 2024 | $2,648 |
| September 2024 | $2,573 |
| October 2024 | $2,473 |
| November 2024 | $2,380 |
| December 2024 | $2,630 |
| January 2025 | $2,697 |
| February 2025 | $2,632 |
| March 2025 | $2,738 |
| April 2025 | $2,743 |
| May 2025 | $2,740 |
| June 2025 | $2,776 |
| July 2025 | $2,756 |
| August 2025 | $2,797 |
| September 2025 | $2,798 |
| October 2025 | $2,800 |
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Can I afford to live at 221 E 16th St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$48,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 221 E 16th St
P.S. 245
249 e 17th st
brooklyn, NY, 11226
PK, K-5Public
A-
P.S. 156 - Waverly
104 sutter ave
brooklyn, NY, 11212
PK, K-5Public
C
Riverdale Avenue Community School
76 riverdale ave
brooklyn, NY, 11212
PK, K-5Public
C-
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
50 ave p
brooklyn, NY, 11218
K-8Public
A
P.S. 165 - Ida Posner
76 lott ave
brooklyn, NY, 11212
PK, K-5Public
C-
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Neighborhood
Flatbush | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Brooklyn near 221 E 16th St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 221 E 16th St, Brooklyn
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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221 E 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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$1,600
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