537 E 17th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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  • 6 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,590 sqft

537 E 17th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Ditmas Park

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Apartment
3,590 sqft

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About this House

Historic Turn-of-the-Century Elegance. Luxurious Ditmas Park Grandeur.

A charmed Ditmas Park lifestyle awaits in this palatial 6-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom whole-home rental with lush outdoor areas, a private garage, and sprawling interiors suffused with abundant storage and lovely period details.

Rising three stories and built at the turn of the 20th Century, this one-of-a-kind house offers a best-of-both-worlds experience - the space, privacy, and quietness of suburban life moments from exciting restaurants, cafes, and city amenities.

Bay windows, stained glass accents, hardwood floors with border inlays, beamed ceilings, and more.

On the first level are two oversized living rooms, a separate home office, and a countryside-style eat-in kitchen that is atypically large compared to other homes in the neighborhood. The living rooms are perfect for hosting guests and gatherings. The office has two distinct rooms and a convenient powder room, making it ideal as a cozy den or media room. The kitchen includes sleek countertops, a marble tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Additional features include decorative fireplaces, a gorgeous central staircase, mini-split AC systems, and a basement washer/dryer.

The second and third levels contain six sun-splashed bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a bonus space that can easily be used as a playroom, nursery, walk-in closet, library, art studio, and more. One of the bedrooms also has a covered balcony overlooking the backyard.

Dreamy outdoor spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy year-round.

A private curb-cut driveway leads to a single-car garage, while a deep front lawn with mature trees and lush plantings draws the eye to an inviting veranda. On the opposite side of the home, a rear porch off the kitchen flows down to a cute backyard with red brick and flagstone pavers and beautiful gardening plots.

Everything you need, in the heart of Brooklyn.

537 East 17th Street sits on a pretty tree-lined street in the famed Ditmas Park neighborhood. Yard sales, art walks, and local shops foster a welcoming community ambiance. Pedestrian strips like Cortelyou Road and Foster Avenue are lined with eateries and bars, and nearby grocery stores include Flatbush Food Co-op, Key Food, CTown, and Apna. Prospect Park is a few blocks north, while Brooklyn College and Di Fara Pizza lie to the south.

Accessible subway lines include the 2, 5, B, and Q. No pets please.

$20 application fee per applicant
Fees for move in are 1st month rent and 1 month security deposit
537 E 17th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is a 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 3,590 sqft apartment in Ditmas Park. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $8,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 537 E 17th St #1

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Comparable Sales for 537 E 17th St #1

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
582 E 26th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.46
Apartment
$999,900
02/20/26
3
3
3,750 sqft
252 E 19th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Apartment
$975,000
09/22/25
2
1
3,005 sqft
506 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.74
Apartment
$10
12/23/25
3
1
2,730 sqft
77 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.93
Apartment
$1,200,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,748 sqft
1280 Ocean Ave #66, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Apartment
$3,890,635
04/23/26
2
1
760 sqft
515 E 7th St #3U, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$535,000
10/01/25
2
1
900 sqft
559 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.77
Apartment
$1,365,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,300 sqft
481 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.64
Apartment
$1,500,000
02/11/26
4
4.5
3,558 sqft
23 Webster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
1.05
Apartment
$10
03/13/26
3
2
1,060 sqft
918 E 14th St #C5, Brooklyn, NY
0.75
Apartment
$475,000
05/04/26
2
1
800 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Ditmas Park

Last updated Jun 2026
Average rent
$2.83K
$173MoM
Available listings
34
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Neighborhood Overview

Ditmas Park
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What Locals Say about Ditmas Park

At least 460 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say car is needed

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jose Camacho
    "Very convenient. Both subway lines and bus lines including express bus lines are easily accessible. "
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  • Anurag103
    "Diversity and lots of community activity makes this neighborhood unique and happy place ..the place where I live is quite and v friendly "
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  • Joel Myrie
    "I live in this neighborhood for like two decades really transportation always near by most store are 24/7"
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  • Trulia User
    "That this neighborhood is a community but there are some bloomers whom over do it sometimes. Overall the place is community."
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    "They would love our Pet friendly neighborhood , clean streets n friendly environment that’s accessible to transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "Caribbean events and more, Some parades, specially in summer time it’s a great neighborhood to hang out. I can’t complain about it. I still remember when I used to live there. such a great time "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are Frequent Yard Sales around the many blocks. There is a walkable mall down one of the side streets."
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    "Short and efficient , live near train station and it’s an excellent express train . Always a pleasurable ride."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love love love it over here. The big treees, sweet neighbors, and cute shops! I consider this Brooklyn’s best hidden gem. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood since May 2013 and the people here are nice but the only thing you need to watch out for is the rats and dog poop everywhere. Some owners do pick them up some owners don’t but overall it’s a nice neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Can be weird at night in some areas but the green lawns and tree lined streets are peaceful for family walks "
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  • Trulia User
    "Live In A Great Community. Good Food. Great Shopping Area.............................................."
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    "Nice community with a mix of home owners and apartment renters. very secure neighborhood and easy commute to the City with B and Q train lines. Lots of grocery stores and restaurants in the area. Also good for dog walking."
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  • Trulia User
    "great neighborhood with perfect balance of race/ethnicities. it's offers a great suburban feeling while still maintaining a vibrant city life and culture. Great proximity to public transportation, libraries and the Prospect Park. For food lovers more and more restaurants are opening up with a 1 mile radius of the neighborhood. I love it here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is all I know. The community is a diverse and friendly. You can find everything and anything from transportation to good schools/parks to many different places to eat. You can’t go wrong "
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  • Trulia User
    "schools near by. quiet neighborhood tree lined streets beautiful during the seasons change prospect park near brooklyn botanical gardens "
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  • Trulia User
    "love my neighborhood ! very convenient and lots of trees and near the trains and buses. the home are very expensive "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love it actually. Just be sure to pick up after your dog. It’s the norm in the neighborhood but you may still see some accidents here and there. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is friendly. We love it there. Great place to raise kids. Good schools for them to attend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here my entire life. It is sad that some day I will have to move becuase this community is amazing. One of the best areas in Brooklyn. Unique and close to everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I mostly drive myself, but prior I will take public transportation and there are a lot of options to get around"
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    "This area is great for cheap rent but that is where the pros end. Not a lot of options for grocery stores or restaurants. Area is not the safest or the cleanest. School district among the lowest of the city. Would not recommend for a family. Maybe for a single person or a couple who wants to save money on rent for a few years before moving to someplace better."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of places for dogs to poop. Great trees. Sidewalks. Dogs can literally poop anywhere."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most schools except for Intermediate are within walking distance up to Brooklyn College. Very walkable neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "The families in the neighborhood are friendly, and they create programs for everyone to feel welcome. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s an apartment neighborhood mostly, the nearest park isn’t what I’d consider conveniently close from our particular block"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a city neighbourhood, but there are so many beautiful houses on tree lined streets nearby and it’s walking distance to Prospect Park, which has so many beautiful features"
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  • Trulia User
    "Although public transportation is very accessible I chose to drive most of times. I ride the train or bus only if I’m going to the city or downtown Brooklyn or when it is safer to use public transportation instead of driving."
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    "You all should create a checklist of these events to answer this question with a checkbox for “other” add other items you haven’t thought of yet. "
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  • Lane.tobias
    "Enclave for all, welcoming. Many different holiday celebrations. People tend to be really great around the holidays - much more welcoming and proactive with neighbors than everyday."
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  • Kiana H.
    "They will like that there’s many parks in the areas and a lot of open space . It’s a very dog friendly neighborhood overall "
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  • Gurungiman
    "they like too much , i saw a lot of dogs owner hanging my area . i love dogs and my daughter likes dog. sometimes i saw the dog owners , they don't clean dog's poo , it makes me feel very bad but i don't like to say anything to dog's owner if i say anything , it's become trouble so i just want to keep quiet "
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  • Marly S.
    "Commuting from my area of Flatbush is relatively easy. The Q train, B41, B103, BM1,2,3,4 are nearby. "
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  • Silvia
    "It’s a really diverse mix of cultures and people. It’s lively but also quiet and residential. I would recommend."
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  • Rashid.toure
    "Halloween parade by Abermale road and Cortelyou road summer movie night. Farmers market every Sunday all year long at Cortelyou road. "
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  • Ute3962
    "Community friendly and great for kids to grow up. Some very good schools. Close to all sorts of transportation. I love in Ditmaspark though. So part of the whole Flatbush area. Lots of pets too. Cars are a problem. Not a lot of parking. "
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  • Marie.c.armand
    "They would like that there’s a lot of space to walk their dogs and near by stores for pet foods. They would probably not like the fact that some buildings are not pet friendly. "
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  • Susan.heyward
    "The neighborhood is very dog friendly, you see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is dog heaven!"
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  • Faiz R.
    "It’s culturally full, you will find all kind of people and good restaurants, Shops some good bars and mainly close to prospect park."
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  • Clayton W.
    "Best neighborhood to live in . I’m living here over ten years ✅ check out Bullish Entertainment LLC "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$8,500
Jun 30, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$8,500
Oct 31, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$8,500
Oct 10, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$8,500

Frequently asked questions about 537 E 17th St #1

  • 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 Ditmas Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Ditmas Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 537 E 17th St #1?
    The closest schools to 537 E 17th St #1 in Brooklyn, NY are Middle 890 (rated 9/10), Midwood High School (rated 6/10), Ps 315 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10).

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