This quiet, light-filled 738 sq ft apartment sits next to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Fort Greene and offers a comfortable retreat above the city. Located on the third floor of an elevator building, the open layout features high ceilings, large windows with morning light, hardwood floors, and a modern kitchen finished with quartz countertops. The apartment comes furnished with eclectic, vintage pieces, is professionally cleaned, and includes abundant built-in storage with a walk-in closet, additional bedroom storage, and two hallway closets with shelving. A curtained studio or office nook runs along the living room, adding flexible space without closing off the layout.
The modern bathroom includes a bathtub and shower combo, and the bedroom is furnished with a king-sized bed. No personal items remain, leaving plenty of room for your own belongings.
Building amenities include over 30,000 sq ft of landscaped green space, a rooftop deck with a grill, space for growing herbs and vegetables, and sweeping views of the East River, Downtown Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Residents also have access to a gym, laundry room, community room with office and lending library, courtyard with picnic tables and a secluded lawn, cloud-based intercom, package room, on-site superintendent, and bike storage for one bike, with additional options available for a fee.
The location is both peaceful and well connected, with a cafe and architectural bookstore downstairs, Russ & Daughters, Transmitter Brewery, and She Wolf Bakery across the street, and Fort Greene Park, Wegmans, and Pratt nearby. Transit is exceptionally convenient with the Navy Yard ferry stop, multiple bus lines, Citi Bike, and easy access to the G, F, B, Q, and A/C trains, plus quick bike routes to Dumbo, Williamsburg, and Manhattan.
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8 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Apartment building
Studio-3 beds
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$3,355
1 bd, 1 ba
738 sqft
For rent - Unit 3D
Listing by: Owner
What's special
Abundant built-in storageHigh ceilingsOpen layoutAdditional bedroom storageWalk-in closetHardwood floors
Neighborhood: Clinton Hill
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Brooklyn
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ps 157 Benjamin FranklinGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Juan Morel Campos Secondary SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 8 Vanderbilt Ave?
8 Vanderbilt Ave has a walk score of 96, it's a walker's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 8 Vanderbilt Ave?
The schools assigned to 8 Vanderbilt Ave include Ps 157 Benjamin Franklin and Juan Morel Campos Secondary School.
What neighborhood is 8 Vanderbilt Ave in?
8 Vanderbilt Ave is in the Clinton Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.







