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85 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA|DUMBO
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Property Overview
85 Jay St in Brooklyn offers a convenient downtown location with strong access to transit, neighborhood amenities, and nearby dining and shopping. It stands out for modern urban living, with features that support an active city lifestyle and everyday convenience.
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
Middle school nearby- Images available
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Amenities for 85 Jay St, DUMBO
Appliances
| ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment |
Community
| Twenty One Floors |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 85 Jay St
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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 85 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- Some 1-bedrooms here are $1324 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.3 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | DUMBO |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11201 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in DUMBO
1-bedroom apartments at 85 Jay St cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
DUMBO
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,398 |
| November 2025 | $4,299 |
| December 2025 | $4,286 |
| January 2026 | $4,285 |
| February 2026 | $4,280 |
| March 2026 | $4,374 |
| April 2026 | $4,533 |
| May 2026 | $4,662 |
| June 2026 | $4,651 |
| July 2026 | $4,540 |
| August 2026 | $4,510 |
| September 2026 | $4,586 |
| October 2026 | $4,742 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,973 |
| December 2024 | $4,970 |
| January 2025 | $5,110 |
| February 2025 | $5,214 |
| March 2025 | $5,285 |
| April 2025 | $5,298 |
| May 2025 | $5,487 |
| June 2025 | $5,390 |
| July 2025 | $4,916 |
| August 2025 | $4,980 |
| October 2025 | $5,354 |
| November 2025 | $4,854 |
| December 2025 | $5,293 |
| January 2026 | $5,213 |
| February 2026 | $4,992 |
| March 2026 | $4,749 |
| April 2026 | $5,173 |
| May 2026 | $5,414 |
| June 2026 | $5,274 |
| July 2026 | $4,798 |
| August 2026 | $4,962 |
| September 2026 | $5,341 |
| October 2026 | $5,500 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 85 Jay St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$230,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $230,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $5,750.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $1,750 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $1,990 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 85 Jay St
P.S. 8 - Emily Warren Roebling School
37 hicks st
brooklyn, NY, 11201
K-5Public
A
P.S. 369 - Coy L. Cox School
383 state st
brooklyn, NY, 11217
K-12Public
New Explorations into Science, Technology & Math School
111 columbia st
new york, NY, 10002
K-12Public
A+
P.S. 133 - William A. Butler
610 baltic st
brooklyn, NY, 11217
PK, K-5Public
A
P.S. 77K
62 park pl
brooklyn, NY, 11217
K-12Public
Neighborhood
DUMBO | New York, NY
Getting around Brooklyn near 85 Jay St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 85 Jay St, Brooklyn
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
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
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,600
Balcony • Fireplace • Outdoor Space • Dishwasher
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