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About this House
This is much more a home more than an apartment!
Welcome to this beautiful huge and renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Beautiful Kensington steps from prospect park!
Being close to the park is one thing , but having the most beautiful coziest huge apartment is second!
This is what you're looking for!
This gorgeous 2 bed / 1 bath featuring-
- Huge separate kitchen with brand new appliances and TONS of cabinets a chef's dream
- big lovely flooded with light living room
- amazing size bedrooms with so much natural light
- Tons of closet space about 5 HUGE closets in the apartment
- beautiful modern bathroom with deep tub
* Located in a quiet tree lined block so close to the park and very quiet and beautiful
You're steps away from Ditmas park and Cortelyou rd
We accept guarantors !
Welcome to this beautiful huge and renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Beautiful Kensington steps from prospect park!
Being close to the park is one thing , but having the most beautiful coziest huge apartment is second!
This is what you're looking for!
This gorgeous 2 bed / 1 bath featuring-
- Huge separate kitchen with brand new appliances and TONS of cabinets a chef's dream
- big lovely flooded with light living room
- amazing size bedrooms with so much natural light
- Tons of closet space about 5 HUGE closets in the apartment
- beautiful modern bathroom with deep tub
* Located in a quiet tree lined block so close to the park and very quiet and beautiful
You're steps away from Ditmas park and Cortelyou rd
We accept guarantors !
537 E 5th St #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Kensington. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,851/month.
Home Details for 537 E 5th St #2B
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now |
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Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
Comparable Sales for 537 E 5th St #2B
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.11 | Apartment | $1,365,000 | 01/16/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,300 sqft | |
0.15 | Apartment | $535,000 | 10/01/25 | 2 | 1 | 900 sqft | |
0.07 | Apartment | $10 | 12/23/25 | 3 | 1 | 2,730 sqft | |
0.59 | Apartment | $10 | 11/13/25 | 2 | 1 | 2,800 sqft | |
0.60 | Apartment | $2,200,000 | 12/01/25 | 2 | 1 | 2,800 sqft | |
0.75 | Apartment | $975,000 | 09/22/25 | 2 | 1 | 3,005 sqft | |
0.67 | Apartment | $300,000 | 01/21/26 | 1 | 1 | 750 sqft | |
0.72 | Apartment | $450,000 | 09/11/25 | 1 | 1 | - | |
0.66 | Apartment | $1,200,000 | 06/08/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,748 sqft | |
1.04 | Apartment | $3,890,635 | 04/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 760 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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OFF MARKETIsland Advantage Realty LLC
FOR SALEListing by: NY Best Deal Realty LLC, Active
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What Locals Say about Kensington
At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.
89 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say it's dog friendly
81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say streets are well-lit
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say kids play outside
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say yards are well-kept
46 % Say there are community events
44 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say car is needed
34 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say parking is easy
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Feb 26, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $3,200 |
Feb 19, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $3,200 |
Frequently asked questions about 537 E 5th St #2B
- 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 Kensington neighborhood?Residents describe the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kensington, Brooklyn.
- What are the closest schools to 537 E 5th St #2B?The closest schools to 537 E 5th St #2B in Brooklyn, NY are Jhs 62 Ditmas (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 179 Kensington (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10), Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment (Middle/High, rated 5/10).
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