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Highlights
- Original hardwood floors
- Large bedrooms
- Renovated eat-in kitchen
Location
556 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA|Bay Ridge
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Amenities for 556 81st St, Bay Ridge
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Deck |
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 556 81st St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Bay Ridge.
ZMP42749630 - Refinished 2.5 bedroom with office nook over-sized and terrace!!*- Includes Over-sized living room, dining room, and office nook- Renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliance and dishwasher- Modern full bath- Large bedrooms with sliding door closets in each room-Plenty of storage- Large front-facing terrace on a quiet tree-lined block-Original Hardwood floors
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 556 81st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Bay Ridge
2-bedroom apartments at 556 81st St cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Bay Ridge
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,800 |
| December 2023 | $4,705 |
| January 2024 | $4,511 |
| February 2024 | $4,660 |
| March 2024 | $4,713 |
| April 2024 | $5,016 |
| May 2024 | $4,696 |
| June 2024 | $4,736 |
| July 2024 | $4,935 |
| August 2024 | $5,209 |
| September 2024 | $5,381 |
| October 2024 | $5,594 |
| November 2024 | $5,467 |
| December 2024 | $5,162 |
| January 2025 | $5,322 |
| February 2025 | $5,498 |
| March 2025 | $5,620 |
| April 2025 | $5,896 |
| May 2025 | $5,539 |
| June 2025 | $5,537 |
| July 2025 | $5,073 |
| August 2025 | $5,248 |
| September 2025 | $5,375 |
| October 2025 | $5,195 |
| November 2025 | $5,080 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,500 |
| December 2023 | $2,550 |
| January 2024 | $2,561 |
| February 2024 | $2,596 |
| March 2024 | $2,700 |
| April 2024 | $2,750 |
| May 2024 | $2,750 |
| June 2024 | $2,645 |
| July 2024 | $2,393 |
| August 2024 | $2,365 |
| September 2024 | $2,362 |
| October 2024 | $2,650 |
| November 2024 | $2,810 |
| December 2024 | $2,831 |
| January 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2025 | $2,750 |
| March 2025 | $2,835 |
| April 2025 | $2,831 |
| May 2025 | $2,800 |
| June 2025 | $2,800 |
| July 2025 | $2,810 |
| August 2025 | $2,832 |
| September 2025 | $2,875 |
| October 2025 | $2,905 |
| November 2025 | $2,987 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,350 |
Schools near 556 81st St
P.S. 127 - McKinley Park School
7805 7th ave
brooklyn, NY, 11228
K-5Public
A
The Academy of Talented Scholars
50 ave p
brooklyn, NY, 11218
K-5Public
A
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
50 ave p
brooklyn, NY, 11218
K-8Public
A
The Brooklyn New School-Ps 146
610 henry st
brooklyn, NY, 11231
PK, K-5Public
A-
Brooklyn Brownstone School
272 macdonough st
brooklyn, NY, 11233
PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Brooklyn near 556 81st St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 556 81st St, Brooklyn
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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