The East Hill
1 Bed
$2,750
$3,000
85 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Last Updated:
What This Apartment Offers
Private Bed-Stuy Sanctuary
Experience the best of Brooklyn living in this charming garden-level apartment. Located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this home... offers a serene escape with an incredibly convenient commute to Downtown Manhattan.
The Commuter’s Dream
Time is the ultimate luxury. Located just one block from the Express A Subway line.
• The Benefit: Since it’s an Express stop, you bypass the local stations and get home faster to enjoy your evening.
Standout Features
• Private Entrance: No shared hallways or busy lobbies. Walk directly from the street into your home for total autonomy.
• Exclusive Garden Access: A rare city find. Step out through your separate garden door into a private outdoor space. It’s the perfect spot for container gardening or a quiet outdoor workspace. Perfect for morning coffee, weekend reading, or testing out your green thumb.
• Classic Bed-Stuy Charm: Enjoy the neighborhood's iconic architecture, leafy streets, and a community vibe that feels like home the moment you arrive.
• Neighborhood Amenities: Close to bagel and coffee shops one block away, large supermarket, and a 24/7 major laundry facility.
Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING
- $3,000
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 850 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Garden
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Patio
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
85 Macon St Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING is an apartment for rent in Brooklyn, NY
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Explore Commute Options
Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 85 Macon St,
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit100 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Scores provided by 
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
4 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
0 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Airport
LaGuardia
20 min Drive
Airport
John F Kennedy International
23 min Drive
Airport
Newark Liberty International
29 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Concord Baptist Elementary School
Grades K-5
Private
The Co-op School
Grades PK-5
Private
Ps 93 William H Prescott
Grades PK-5
Public
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Grades K-12
Public
Ps 140
Grades K-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Drive: 5 min (1.5 mi)
Pratt Institute
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn
Drive: 3 min (1.7 mi)
Long Island Univ., Brooklyn
Drive: 5 min (2.2 mi)
Discover Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 85 Macon St Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING proximity to Shops At Atlantic Center. Shops At Atlantic Center is 1.8 miles away.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Bedford-Stuyvesant is exceptional public transit. Within 6.4 miles of 85 Macon St Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING, you’ll find Nostrand Avenue (A,C Line), Kingston-Throop Avenues, and Franklin Avenue (A,C,S Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 85 Macon St Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Brooklyn Children's Museum, Crispus Attucks Playground, and Hattie Carthan Garden.
Airports
Living in Bedford-Stuyvesant provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 20 minutes from 85 Macon St Unit BROWNSTONE LIVING. Another nearby airport is John F Kennedy International, located 11 miles away.
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