561 Gates Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

561 Gates Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

561 Gates Ave - Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment Bed-Stuy
Rent: $3,000/month
2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom

Apartment Features:
- Central Air
- Hardwood Floors
- Pets Allowed
- Skyline Views

Building Amenities:
- Laundry in Building
- Bike Room
- Shared Rooftop Access with Stunning Views

Trains: A / C convenient access throughout Brooklyn & Manhattan

Neighborhood Favorites: Located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, surrounded by vibrant restaurants, cafes, shops, and local neighborhood favorites. Enjoy modern living with classic Brooklyn charm and everything you need right outside your door!

Virtually staged by the Pear Marketing Team to showcase the apartment's full potential while preserving an accurate representation of the space.
561 Gates Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2026 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 15, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,137/month.

Home Details for 561 Gates Ave #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralAir ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central AirHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 561 Gates Ave #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
424 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Apartment
$2,600,000
05/20/26
2
1
3,060 sqft
532 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
Apartment
$2,385,000
11/13/25
2
1
850 sqft
301 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.41
Apartment
$586,531
04/02/26
2
1
3,200 sqft
11A Arlington Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$3,150,000
12/08/25
2
1
900 sqft
183 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Apartment
$2,500,000
01/02/26
1
1
-
759 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Apartment
$2,335,000
03/05/26
4
1
5,000 sqft
231 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Apartment
$2,900,000
03/26/26
1
1
600 sqft
475 Halsey St #5, Brooklyn, NY
0.60
Apartment
$2,725,000
09/22/25
2
1
3,262 sqft
181 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn, NY
0.52
Apartment
$2,200,000
11/12/25
3
1
-
329 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$763,940
10/27/25
1
1
2,100 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,137/mo
Average rent
$3.6K
Available listings
462
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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 "
    10
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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
Sep 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,000
Sep 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,000
Aug 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,850
Aug 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,850
Sep 15, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,625

Frequently asked questions about 561 Gates Ave #2

  • 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.
  • What are the closest schools to 561 Gates Ave #2?
    The closest schools to 561 Gates Ave #2 in Brooklyn, NY are Brooklyn Academy High School, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10), Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10).
  • Does 561 Gates Ave #2 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 561 Gates Ave #2 in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.

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