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279 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA|Bushwick
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Extra Storage
- Images available
Great for
Eco living
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
About 279 Schaefer Street
3 bedroom apartment, 2 living room spaces and seperate eat in kitchen in the heart of Bushwick. Near L and M trains. 3rd unit in a private 3 family home. Recently remodeled and vacant.
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 279 Schaefer Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- In-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 5.0 miles from public transportation
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Bushwick |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11237 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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East New York • 637 Hegeman Avenue #3
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$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Crown Heights • 1599 Bergen St #2R
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$2,787
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Canarsie • 1062 Remsen Ave
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$3,000
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Richmond Hill • 8737 124th St #1stFL
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$2,700
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Maspeth • 5337 72nd Pl #2B
3 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Richmond Hill • 10230 87th Ave #2
3 Beds
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
East New York • 394 Eldert Ln #2
3 Beds
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Ozone Park • 9712 95th Ave
3 Beds
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.East New York • 637 Hegeman Avenue #3
3 Beds
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Crown Heights • 1599 Bergen St #2R
3 Beds
$2,787
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Canarsie • 1062 Remsen Ave
3 Beds
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Richmond Hill • 8737 124th St #1stFL
3 Beds
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Maspeth • 5337 72nd Pl #2B
3 Beds
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Richmond Hill • 10230 87th Ave #2
3 Beds
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.East New York • 394 Eldert Ln #2
3 Beds
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Ozone Park • 9712 95th Ave
3 Beds
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Rent trends in Bushwick
3-bedroom apartments at 279 Schaefer Street cost about 58% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $5,501 |
| December 2024 | $5,318 |
| January 2025 | $5,412 |
| February 2025 | $5,401 |
| March 2025 | $5,633 |
| April 2025 | $6,025 |
| May 2025 | $5,812 |
| June 2025 | $6,031 |
| July 2025 | $5,782 |
| August 2025 | $5,998 |
| September 2025 | $6,214 |
| October 2025 | $6,135 |
| November 2025 | $5,978 |
| December 2025 | $6,048 |
| January 2026 | $5,992 |
| February 2026 | $5,929 |
| March 2026 | $6,125 |
| April 2026 | $6,056 |
| May 2026 | $6,094 |
| June 2026 | $6,275 |
| July 2026 | $6,218 |
| August 2026 | $6,177 |
| September 2026 | $6,287 |
| October 2026 | $6,484 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 8 years ago | $2,700 |
Schools near 279 Schaefer Street
P.S./I.S. 384 - Frances E. Carter
242 cooper st
brooklyn, NY, 11207
PK, K-8Public
C+
Robert E. Peary School
16-66 hancock st
ridgewood, NY, 11385
PK, K-9Public
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
251 macdougal st
brooklyn, NY, 11233
PK, K-5Public
B+
P.S./I.S. 137 - Rachael Jean Mitchell
121 saratoga ave
brooklyn, NY, 11233
PK, K-5Public
C+
P.S./I.S. 155 - Nicholas Herkimer
1355 herkimer st
brooklyn, NY, 11233
PK, K-8Public
C
Getting around Brooklyn near 279 Schaefer Street
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
2/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
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 279 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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