Now that New Yorkers are spending so much more time at home, they’re craving just a bit more space to spread out. Which means small-but-central Manhattan rentals are on the down-swing, and Brooklyn is hotter than ever. Our Rental of the Week is a perfect case in point. This Boerum Hill 1BR, on a charming tree-lined street, offers brightness, space, and in-unit laundry for the price of a studio elsewhere. (Plus? Its just fun!)

Address: 467 Pacific St. #3

Price: $2,200

Size: 1-bedroom

Neighborhood: Boerum Hill

Best feature: There’s a lot to love here, but first and foremost, it has good vibes. It feels like a bright, cheerful, happy space — and with a pandemic winter fast approaching, that is crucial. On a more tangible level, check out that kitchen! This Boerum Hill 1BR has a windowed, eat-in kitchen that brings a smile to your face. It boasts stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, plus a washer/dryer nestled under its Caesarstone countertops. In addition, the living room sports two huge windows and original coffered ceilings. And the bedroom’s custom built-ins mean storage will never be an issue.

Why it’s a deal: The median asking rent in Boerum Hill is $2,900, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our Rental of the Week at $700 per month below average for this high-demand neighborhood.

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Homecrest

1773 East 12th Street

$1,900 No Fee

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Stuyvesant Heights

411 Chauncey Street

$2,495 No Fee

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Kensington

200 East 8th Street

$2,300 No Fee

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Homecrest

1764 East 18th Street

$2,295 No Fee

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Kensington

45 Tehama Street

$2,100 No Fee

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Greenwood

238 22nd Street

$2,000 No Fee

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Fort Hamilton

302 Marine Avenue

$1,849 No Fee

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

39 Mac Donough Street

$2,100 No Fee

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Kensington

3343 Twelfth Avenue

$2,500 No Fee

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Bushwick

100 Starr Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Flatbush

3214 Clarendon Road

$2,190 No Fee

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Prospect Heights

349 Saint John’s Place

$2,200 No Fee

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Biggest drawback: While this Boerum Hill 1BR is well appointed and comfortable, it certainly isn’t huge. The bedroom in particular seems a bit tight. In addition, the building is directly across the street from an elementary school, with a playground. So noise might be a bit of an issue.

See the listing: 467 Pacific St. #3, in Boerum Hill. Listed by Joseph Giordano at Compass.

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