2159 W 12th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11223
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

2159 W 12th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Gravesend

Home Highlights

Apartment
800 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2159 W 12th St #2.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Spacious 2br 1bath 2nd floor apartment for rent located in the Gravesend neighborhood of southern Brooklyn, near Avenue U and close to Bensonhurst/Homecrest.

Location
Neighborhood: Gravesend, Brooklyn
Nearby major streets: Avenue U, West 11th Street
Nearby schools, shopping along Avenue U, and local parks
Transit:
Near the N subway line at 8th Street & Avenue U
Strong public transit and walkability scores

Income verification is required, and a credit check is needed. Good credit score is required. Please text Ziqing (Zoey) Chen/Michael Mui for a tour.
2159 W 12th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Gravesend. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 30, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,528/month.

Home Details for 2159 W 12th St #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 2159 W 12th St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
164 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Apartment
$1,050,000
05/01/26
3
1
1,728 sqft
41 28th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Apartment
$1,120,000
04/20/26
3
1
1,656 sqft
221 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY
0.56
Apartment
$950,000
10/15/25
2
1
1,332 sqft
2150 E 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.64
Apartment
$10
12/01/25
3
1
650 sqft
14 Lake St, Brooklyn, NY
0.81
Apartment
$950,000
04/21/26
3
1
800 sqft
2286 Cropsey Ave #15, Brooklyn, NY
0.76
Apartment
$939,290
06/09/26
2
2
800 sqft
292 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY
0.56
Apartment
$1,450,000
11/21/25
3
1
3,240 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Gravesend

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,528/mo
Average rent
$2.8K
$50MoM
Available listings
122
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Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Gravesend
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What Locals Say about Gravesend

At least 969 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Carma Burgos
    "It’s a working class neighborhood, so we don’t have tons of events, but people take pride in the area and take care of the community around them. I’m privileged to call it home. "
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  • Elvia flores
    "There are a lot of dog owners and they seem to enjoy all the grass in the area I see them walking there dogs or training them there’s a large yard with concrete floor that’s fenced so they can run around also again a lot of grass where I see dogs running around either playing fetch or chasing squirrels "
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  • Elvia flores
    "Always watch your children never let your children out of sight don’t let you children stay out pass eight pm "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood .. safe .. lots of stores .. trains and buses .. kids on almost every block.. great schools.. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not unique at all!! It’s dirty, unsafe, too far from the city I’m not recommended for a family. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, the rents are cheap, there is easy access or transportation, there are buses, the train lines don't run well, in general, the people are very calm, it is a family environment."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are dog fences everywhere, the dog owners here are absolutely trash. they do not pick up after their dogs. if you buy a house here, just know they will let their dogs poop in front of your house and not pick it up. very common "
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  • Trulia User
    "very relaxing and safe. I see lots of people enjoying walking by the ocean... running, walking with dogs. I see also new development coming big way to the community. For the next 20 years that's the place I would love to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Convenient and close to many transportation and shopping area . Neighborhood is friendly . shopping is close by"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s really peaceful here and it feels pretty safe. People are friendly and I see a lot of kids around "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good park.trains and buses nearby.but for if you are living in apartment.It’s very hard to find parking."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good outdoor spaces, near the beach, a long pier along the river to walk on, which extends past the Verrazano Bridge, New shopping area and amusement parks. Less that diverse or interesting food scene, bland, bland, bland. Although the bakeries are pretty good. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transportation to Coney Island or NYC. The only downside is parking is very difficult in this area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "One special thing I’ll do in my neighborhood is to keep it calm and quiet to help environment clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in sheepshead bay for about 2 years now it’s lovely and features decent access to subway travel and great airy areas. People are nice in the area and Coney Island hospital is nearby too"
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  • Trulia User
    "amazing place with 24/7 public transportation and safest neighborhood in the town 😀 I think it would be the best place in Brooklyn very soon 😀 "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t know much about this area because visiting sometimes, but it looks like a save and a nice area to live in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to the ocean. Easily accessible by public transport. Diverse dining and recreation options. Many vintage buildings. Great photo opportunities. Library has helpful staff. Many businesses are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "good pace for living everything is close to this area you can easily buy groceries and use public transportation parks sidewalks greenery and a wonderful peaceful area is that u can live without any stress schools aur also available every activity for your kids which is important for your kids is available don't b late to move there it's a good place and cheapest too you can "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here all my life. It’s gross now. Dirty, unkept, unfriendly. Nit safe to walk around at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "D train is pretty close but I use my car since I’m from Pennsylvania and driving here is ridiculous honestly"
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  • Trulia User
    "there are many quiet and nice family living in here. l like my neighborhood. more safe than another Brooklyn location. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has superb elementary and Jr.HS but after that you would want to go elsewhere for highschool as the nearby highschool in this area are ranked D. I have personally grew up in this neighborhood, moved here 1998 at age 7. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here 20 years i love the environment and the people in it. Everything is within reach ."
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  • Good G.
    "Good area with a lot of shopping stores and transportation. But people do not clean after their dogs. You will see it on every block."
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  • Elena M.
    "Great schools , parks and recreational areas and safe . Lots of markets , urgent care , medical doctors . Clean , can be hard to find a parking at time but make times it’s manageable "
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  • Elena M.
    "It’s clean , convenient, easily access by public transportation, and highway , close to Manhattan, lots of restaurants, food markets with international and healthy foods . Close to banks , churches , urgent care , hospitals , and many great public schools and after school programs . "
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  • Cesar A.
    "Great neighborhood. Good schools around. public transportation safe. close to businesses and stores."
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  • Borapiara
    "Great public transportation Business area Peaceful atmospheric Green in summer Clean and beautiful streets"
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  • Good G.
    "Close to the ocean, Transportation is close, shopping is good in my neighborhood. Schools are good. "
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  • Alwaysbeencoolerthanyou
    "I don't think dogs would like all the crowding on the main streets. Also, the streets are very clean so dog messes are noticable."
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  • Annakatsanis
    "Nice people very quiet not crowded feels safe lived here a while and love it. Nice neighbors clean streets "
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  • Julianna
    "I drive to work however there are 3 trains, the N, the D and the F train which are all pretty close. Plus a few buses that are walking distance as well. "
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  • Annmarie p.
    "My dog is a shitzou and loves areas that he could run and explore. He loves taking long walks all day and all night. "
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  • Claudia A.
    "Sucks here. Everyone is dirty. Really nothing great here for dogs or humans. There is green space though. "
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  • Sheri C.
    "There are neighborhood events here. It's a quiet neighborhood. Nothing ever happens around here. Very quiet "
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  • Addy486
    "It’s quiet while being close to everything including groceries and transit. the neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Carma B.
    "I work from home, but my husband walks to the train every day. It’s a about a 10-15 minute walk to the D. "
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  • Olgatkachenko0
    "Block parties in the summer, flea markets in open spaces, libraries have events for kids and adults, "
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  • Ashley D.
    "we have neighborhood block parties, and cook outs / bbq , and safe for trick or treating with kids. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
May 26, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,500
May 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,400
May 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,400

Frequently asked questions about 2159 W 12th St #2

  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Gravesend neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Gravesend neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 2159 W 12th St #2?
    The closest schools to 2159 W 12th St #2 in Brooklyn, NY are High School Of Sports Management (rated 2/10), Is 228 David A Boody (Middle, rated 10/10), Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).
  • Does 2159 W 12th St #2 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2159 W 12th St #2 in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.

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