217 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
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  • Studio
  • 1 Bath

217 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Smaller studio style one bedroom (studio with separate room) apartment with small open Kitchen/living room. - Nothing huge but renovated space and great for someone interested in saving up, Rent is $2,100 + $150/Monthly flat fee for gas, electric, water and hot water - Tenant to open and pay their own internet account.

66k income and 700+ credit score is a must - Guarantor required ($170K+ income). Mandatory for all tenant's regardless of personal income/credit

Located On Ralph Ave and Chauncey Street , Near the J Z Trains at Chauncey Stop and the A C Trains at Ralph Ave Stop the apartment consists of a bedroom, open layout kitchen and dining, full bathroom with tub and shower

Over 700 credit score & 40 times the rent required
Good Credit and Income Required
Guarantors Accepted
Pet Friendly *upon approval only

Showing by appointment only

Required Fees (in accordance with the FARE Act):

First Month's Rent Due at lease signing

Security Deposit Equal to one month's rent, due at lease signing

Application Fee $20 (non-refundable, per applicant)
217 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is a studio, 1 bathroom apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. It last sold for $512,789 on Jul 25, 2013 (24,330% above the $2,099 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $2,099 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 16, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,663/month.

Home Details for 217 Ralph Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Additional Information

GatedSmoke Free

Comparable Sales for 217 Ralph Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
381 Chauncey St #3A, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Apartment
$160,000
11/25/25
2
1
900 sqft
189 Chauncey St #A, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Apartment
$1,200,000
11/21/25
1
1
550 sqft
580 Bainbridge St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Apartment
$679,800
03/03/26
2
1
2,430 sqft
205 Mac Dougal St #3B, Brooklyn, NY
0.50
Apartment
$575,000
05/21/26
1
1
732 sqft
710 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Apartment
$1,650,000
03/30/26
3
1
800 sqft
757 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Apartment
$1,600,000
06/03/26
2
1
900 sqft
621 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Apartment
$1,885,000
10/10/25
2
1
970 sqft
1104 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.55
Apartment
$985,000
09/08/26
2
1
2,400 sqft
1044 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Apartment
$1,850,000
06/15/26
3
1
1,000 sqft
1018 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
0.53
Apartment
$1,390,000
02/05/26
3
1
2,863 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,663/mo
Average rent
$3.55K
$50MoM
Available listings
445
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Neighborhood Overview

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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

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  • 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 16, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,099
Jun 9, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,099
Jun 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,999
Jun 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,999
May 11, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 217 Ralph Ave

  • What is the price history for 217 Ralph Ave?
    217 Ralph Ave in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $512,789 in July 2013.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

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