290 Hemlock St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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  • Studio
  • 1 Bath

290 Hemlock St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York

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Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 290 Hemlock St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Huge Studio; Newly renovated
Freshly painted.
Large walk in closet.
$1700 all utilities included

All utilities are included.
290 Hemlock St, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a studio, 1 bathroom apartment in East New York. It last sold for $135,000 on Aug 8, 1989 (7,841% above the $1,700 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $1,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 7, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,299/month.

Home Details for 290 Hemlock St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 290 Hemlock St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3285 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Apartment
$3,087,288
01/07/26
1
1
10,600 sqft
7618 Rockaway Blvd, Woodhaven, NY
0.42
Apartment
$875,000
03/18/26
1
1
1,300 sqft
41 Montauk Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Apartment
$654,685
12/11/25
2
1
1,440 sqft
198 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$390,000
06/01/26
2
1
1,300 sqft
1150 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Apartment
$885,000
12/11/25
2
1
2,964 sqft
81 Hill St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Apartment
$999,000
03/18/26
3
2
2,944 sqft
914 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$700,046
11/07/25
3
1
3,000 sqft
170 Atkins Ave #3, Brooklyn, NY
0.69
Apartment
$865,000
07/06/26
3
1
940 sqft
283 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.64
Apartment
$545,175
06/15/26
3
2
2,166 sqft
9037 77th St, Woodhaven, NY
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
07/29/26
3
1
2,100 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in East New York

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,299/mo
Average rent
$3.2K
$50MoM
Available listings
160
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Neighborhood Overview

East New York
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What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2739 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Aikoyy013
    "Very quite place kind of people neighbors very high rate elementary school and grocery stores pharmacy something like that "
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  • Trulia User
    "What comes to mind are the parades. Summer pools days when the city closes the street for kids to play with the hydrant water and we do cookout."
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  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
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  • Marilyn Saytue
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. Calm neighborhood, with easy going neighbors. Thrift stores, eateries, supermarkets, barbershops, schools, churches, mosques, parks, green thumbs gardens and more."
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  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Dog parks , very friendly animals and a lot of space for the dog to run free and the shops they have for grooming and cleaning dogs "
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  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
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  • James Taylor
    "Neighborhood is very family oriented I can walk my dog with no problem. I can go to the store and get whatever I need and I love the hospitality people say good morning and have a great day even say good night."
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  • Sam Firempong
    "Block parties, loud . Not a safe neighborhood. But to each is his own just be careful of the street pharmacists lurking in the corners"
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  • Kerilious jules
    "The place is not bad it’s just like any other neighborhood in America expect some weird stuff from time to time but other than that you should be alright, if you stay out the way people stay out your way very simple."
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  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
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  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
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  • Elkins Martinez
    "There are many dog owners in this area and ontop of that there’s a nice big park nearby for playing catch and fetch petco nearby aswell so yeah a good spot."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok I was just so used to the neighborhood has its ups and down, I like that there are multiple parks to take your children to and the transportation is very convenient "
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  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
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  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
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  • Zelda Bovian
    "It’s a very high crime neighborhood not a good neighborhood to be walking in at night there’s always shootings car theft and a high number of crimes also there is also a lot of fires and not to forget a high number of drug addicts lurking around "
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  • Nunya
    "Wasn’t so bad in 2017 but now its terrible almost got shot last Halloween trick or treating had my first car they stole my parts Very high in gang activity my kid and I was almost stabbed coming home from local school by another student in local school Don’t move here stay in a shelter or where ever you are it’s not worth it "
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  • Jocelyn C
    "People are dog friendly meaning no one is really scared of dogs but people don’t curve their dogs so your dog might eat another dog’s poop."
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  • Wellington_diaz
    "Not a good place to raise your kids. High crime, noisy and too many people in the way. Home prices are too high for a place with little to offer. "
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  • Shellzwilliam76
    "Please get rid of the rats and roaches before renting this property. This property may look nice but there are a lot of hidden surprises you will only experience by living in this property. "
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  • Maria Perez
    "Some areas are very safe. Many places in the area are full of caring neighbors. There’s also lively with different types of culture and music. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community diversity I lived here for two years and u can’t classify this neighborhood by any race and we all treat eachother with respect "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s more of a neighborhood for older folks not really suitable for young, lively people. It’s not too bad but it’s not my vibe "
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  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "i use to live in the neighborhood i like itit easy to get to the store or train i grown up on hinsdale the neighnor are very frirndly i know ill be okay thetr"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years! The Block Parties were among 1st community event. The Old-Timers’ Celebration, cookout, music groups from the ‘70’s & ‘80’s. A chance to see neighbors I haven’t seen in years!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible not friendly dirty not livable basically a big dump doesn’t feel like home. Not for anyone who wants a basic quality of life"
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  • Trulia User
    "basketball tournament's and alot of community events. Parks are great for the kids would not mind at all buying a place in this neighborhood in the future "
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  • Trulia User
    "almost all the people in the area are Hispanic people and I like it because and I like living in this area because it looks safe and there are also many stores where you can go shopping"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s commute is very easy. n grain and bus are around the area. It’s always very busy. A few buses and only one train which is the J train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is very short and my fast. everything is close together. I like living out here better than the Bronxs. I like my commute. I live next to the train that's the best. The shopping area next to trains is a plus."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area too live and commute in and the transportation is very well timed and very good also the diversity in the area is very friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
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  • Trulia User
    "The transportation the train every bus down the block from me. Time for me to start my retirement life this isn't good for me any more"
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  • Trulia User
    "What makes the neighborhood unique is it’s diverseness. We see a multitude of cultures surrounding the neighborhood. Some supermarkets have a unique choice of food items, and include a lot of Caribbean items you might not find in gentrified communities. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,700
Sep 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,700
Feb 21, 2023
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3332935
ListingRemoved
Jan 18, 2023
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3332935
PriceChange
$520,000
Price decreased by 5%
Dec 12, 2022
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3332935
PriceChange
$550,000
Price decreased by 11%

Frequently asked questions about 290 Hemlock St

  • What is the price history for 290 Hemlock St?
    290 Hemlock St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $135,000 in August 1989.
  • 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 East New York neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in East New York, Brooklyn.
  • Does 290 Hemlock St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 290 Hemlock St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.

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