172 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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OFF MARKET

$1,508,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 23, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

172 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,000 sqft
$1,509/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 172 Monroe St.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Ample natural lightClean and maintained bathroomCozy communal areaFurnished for convenienceFully equipped kitchenComfortable layout
Spacious Room in a Shared Living Environment Ideal for Comfort and Convenience

Step into a welcoming and thoughtfully designed room in a shared living space, perfect for someone seeking both privacy and community. This room offers ample natural light, a comfortable layout, and access to shared amenities that make daily living seamless.

Key Features:

Furnished for Convenience: The room includes essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay.
Shared Amenities: Enjoy access to a fully equipped kitchen, a clean and maintained bathroom, and a cozy communal area.
Utilities Included: All essential utilities WiFi, heat, water, and electricity are covered, so you can focus on living without worrying about additional bills.
Ideal Location: Situated close to transportation, shops, and essential services, making it perfect for your daily commute or errands.
Quiet and Respectful Environment: Perfect for tenants who value a peaceful atmosphere, with clear expectations for cleanliness and noise control.

Cleanliness:

Tenants must maintain the cleanliness of their room and shared spaces (kitchen, bathroom, etc.).
Dispose of trash regularly and clean up immediately after using shared facilities.
Noise Control:

Keep noise levels to a minimum, especially during quiet hours (10 PM - 8 AM).
Be respectful of neighbors and other tenants at all times.
Guests:

Overnight guests are not permitted unless explicitly approved by the landlord.
Shared Spaces:

Use shared spaces responsibly and leave them in the condition you found them.
Utilities and Fixtures:

Avoid excessive use of utilities such as water, electricity, and heating.
Report any damages or required repairs promptly.
Pets:

Pets are not allowed unless prior approval has been granted by the landlord.
Compliance:

Follow all building policies and respect the landlord's rules. Non-compliance may result in termination of the lease.ed.
172 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. It last sold for $593,600 on Mar 15, 2011 (53,864% above the $1,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2020 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 18, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,508,700, with a rent estimate of $4,412/month.

Home Details for 172 Monroe St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Sublet/Temporary

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnished

Comparable Sales for 172 Monroe St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
111 Monroe St #4F, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Apartment
$736,000
03/25/26
1
1
690 sqft
11A Arlington Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Apartment
$3,150,000
12/08/25
2
1
900 sqft
47 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Apartment
$3,900,000
04/28/26
3
1
2,310 sqft
351 Grand Ave #B, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Apartment
$1,260,000
12/15/25
2
2
1,000 sqft
151 Quincy St #1A, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Apartment
$85,000
02/26/26
2
1.5
1,295 sqft
425 Prospect Pl #1A, Brooklyn, NY
0.78
Apartment
$940,000
01/16/26
2
1
850 sqft
301 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.70
Apartment
$586,531
04/02/26
2
1
3,200 sqft
329 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY
0.65
Apartment
$763,940
10/27/25
1
1
2,100 sqft
609 Myrtle Ave #4C, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Apartment
$999,000
04/14/26
2
2
1,073 sqft
550 Vanderbilt Ave #915, Brooklyn, NY
0.74
Apartment
$962,500
12/22/25
2
2
1,176 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,412/mo
Average rent
$3.6K
Available listings
462
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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2012 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Saktagracia
    "You could see alot of dogs in this area you need a specific time to walk your dog and some times people don’t scrub the waste from their dogs "
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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 18, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,200
May 25, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,200
May 27, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,700
Mar 29, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,700
Mar 15, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$593,600

Frequently asked questions about 172 Monroe St

  • What is 172 Monroe St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 172 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,508,700.
  • What is the price history for 172 Monroe St?
    172 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $593,600 in March 2011.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $818K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 172 Monroe St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 172 Monroe St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.

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