291 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

291 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush

Home Highlights

Apartment
800 sqft

Local Information

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

What's unique:Oversized windowsAbundant natural lightIn-unit washer and dryerLarge bedroomsFilled with natural lightElegant bathroom
BRIGHT 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 2ND FLOOR OF A TWO-FAMILY HOME 800 SQFT FOR RENT
291 East 55th Street, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11203
Peaceful, spacious, and filled with natural light.

Rent: $2,600/month
(Heating and water included; tenant pays other utilities)
Available: July 1st
Parking: $80/month (optional)

Apartment Highlights:
Two large bedrooms (each 12' x 15') with three oversized windows and large closets
Bright open-concept space combining kitchen and dining area (no traditional living room)
Modern kitchen with dishwasher, cooktop, oven, and microwave
In-unit washer and dryer
Large, elegant bathroom
Abundant natural light throughout
Located in a quiet two-family home with a respectful atmosphere

Ideal For:
Two roommates or students who want private, independent bedrooms with a shared kitchen
A couple looking to use one bedroom as a living room and office
Both layouts are functional depending on your lifestyle.
291 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in East Flatbush. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 19, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,465/month.

Home Details for 291 E 55th St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 291 E 55th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
729 E 93rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
Apartment
$1,139,500
06/16/26
2
1
700 sqft
639 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Apartment
$1,105,000
02/13/26
1
1
3,900 sqft
664 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$796,890
08/11/26
2
1
2,332 sqft
1006 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.43
Apartment
$3,500
02/18/26
3
2
3,180 sqft
589 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.90
Apartment
$863,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,800 sqft
912 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
1.18
Apartment
$10
07/10/26
3
1
900 sqft
234 E 93rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.61
Apartment
$675,000
04/16/26
3
1
-
2148 Strauss St, Brooklyn, NY
0.90
Apartment
$1,115,000
01/07/26
3
1
3,198 sqft
979 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.96
Apartment
$650,000
11/17/25
3
1
3,800 sqft
1526 Lincoln Pl #4L, Brooklyn, NY
1.28
Apartment
$610,000
11/24/25
2
2
791 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

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Built from what locals say about East Flatbush.
  • 91% say there are sidewalks
  • 57% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 1261 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Cindyreneem12
    "My neighbor is Flatbush area. Youā€™ll be able to find transportation easily. Thereā€™s buses, trains, citi bikes, cabs and dollar cabs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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  • Will Thompson
    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part itā€™s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum šŸ‘ im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctorā€™s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off itā€™s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and itā€™s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it itā€™s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "Iā€™m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they arenā€™t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. Itā€™s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood ā€¦not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "Itā€™s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isnā€™t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "Iā€™ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,600
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,600
Price decreased by 7%
May 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,800
May 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,800
May 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,800

Frequently asked questions about 291 E 55th St

  • 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 Flatbush neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 291 E 55th St?
    The closest schools to 291 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY are Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (High, rated 8/10), Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) (rated 8/10), Ps 244 Richard R Green (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 6/10).
  • Does 291 E 55th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 291 E 55th St in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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