640 Monroe St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

640 Monroe St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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About this House

Large Parlor Floor 1-2BR in Bed-Stuy Brownstone

Bright and flexible parlor-floor apartment in a classic Bed-Stuy townhouse, offering generous room sizes, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a brand-new kitchen and bathroom.
The front parlor room features tall windows and a decorative marble fireplace, and can work well as either a large living room, bedroom or combination of both. A second large room at the rear also includes a decorative marble fireplace and receives beautiful south-facing light, making it a comfortable bedroom, living room, or large home office.

The newly renovated kitchen includes butcher block counters, brand new stainless steel appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher. The updated bathroom features modern finishes, a large walk-in tiled shower, and radiant heating in the floor for those long NYC winters.

Located within an owner-occupied townhouse, the entire parlor floor is yours. The main entry hall and stair circulation are shared. The rooms themselves are private and lockable.
Laundry is convenient, with access to a washer/dryer combo in the basement through the cellar door, plus a laundromat on the block offering affordable and convenient wash-and-fold service.
Set on a quiet tree-lined street across from a schoolyard park, with easy access to both the J and C trains. Nearby neighborhood favorites include Dar, L'Antagoniste, Trad Room, and Passionfruit Coffee right down the street, with many other local cafes, grocery stores, restaurants, and shops.

We have a washer/dryer in basment accessible to all units in the building.

Showings scheduled this coming weekend. Please reach out via email ot text to schedule a showing.

640 Monroe Street, Brooklyn.
We are a couple, both artists, designer, and filmmakers.
We are in our 30s, have a small cat named Dandelion, and live a busy but quiet life!
640 Monroe St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 3, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,422/month.

Home Details for 640 Monroe St #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: FireplaceHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Additional Information

Smoke Free

Comparable Sales for 640 Monroe St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
532 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Apartment
$2,385,000
11/13/25
2
1
850 sqft
475 Halsey St #5, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Apartment
$2,725,000
09/22/25
2
1
3,262 sqft
757 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Apartment
$2,900,000
04/06/26
2
2
-
621 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Apartment
$1,885,000
10/10/25
2
1
970 sqft
757 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Apartment
$1,600,000
06/03/26
2
1
900 sqft
116 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Apartment
$1,000
06/04/26
2
1
2,127 sqft
461 Pulaski St, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Apartment
$1,140,000
03/20/26
2
1
-
710 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Apartment
$1,650,000
03/30/26
3
1
800 sqft
36 Howard Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$2,500
08/21/26
2
1
-
424 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.54
Apartment
$2,600,000
05/20/26
2
1
3,060 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,422/mo
Average rent
$3.55K
$50MoM
Available listings
445
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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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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 "
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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
Jun 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,200
May 20, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,200
Mar 14, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Mar 13, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,000

Frequently asked questions about 640 Monroe St #2

  • 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 $995K. That is down $32.5K 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 640 Monroe St #2?
    The closest schools to 640 Monroe St #2 in Brooklyn, NY are Boys and Girls High School (rated 1/10), Ps 308 Clara Cardwell (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 2/10).
  • Does 640 Monroe St #2 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 640 Monroe St #2 in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.

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