1-bedroom apartment for rent in Gowanus, Brooklyn

499 President Street #731

Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215

  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
  • Available now

Amenities

  • Bike room
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Fios available
  • Fitness center
  • Live-in super
  • Media room
  • Package room
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Shared outdoor space
  • Valet service
  • In-unit laundry
  • Wheelchair accessible

From the listing

Up to Two Months Free APARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Price is Net Effective for a 18 Month Lease. Two Months Free. Gross Rent: $4,600. $1,000 Reduced Security Deposit for Qualified Applicants Spacious south-facing one-bedroom apartment with unobstructed views and beautiful natural light. Features a peninsula-style kitchen with seating space, ideal for casual dining or working from home. Complete with an in-unit Bosch washer & dryer, a large walk-in closet, and a well-designed layout that maximizes comfort and functionality. $20 per leaseholder and guarantor. BUILDING DESCRIPTION: Located at the intersection of Union and Nevins in Gowanus, 499 President is a thoughtfully designed residential development offering 350 apartments, with layouts ranging from studios to two-bedroom residences.The building features contemporary finishes and a diverse range of floor plans, complemented by approximately 25,000 square feet of amenities. Residents enjoy a comprehensive suite of offeringsfrom a fitness center, Pilates studio, and co-working lounge to a rooftop pool, golf simulator, and additional spaces designed for relaxation, recreation, and everyday convenience.An optional amenity fee of $85 per person, per month applies.Residents benefit from the award-winning Brodsky Neighbors program, including curated on-site events as well as promotions and exclusive offers from local businesses. *The rent is based on 2 months free on a 18 month lease.

Written by Brodsky. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Guarantors
Accepted
Rooms
3

About the building

  • Built in 2023
  • 350 apartments
  • 9 floors
  • No elevator on record
  • Energy Star score 100 of 100

Nearest subway

Union St (R)R

  • 0.2 miles away
  • No step-free access
  • 2 stations within half a mile

School zones

School district 15. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

350 rent-stabilized apartments

The city’s June 2026 property tax bill lists 350 of the building’s 350 apartments as registered rent-stabilized. It doesn’t say which ones, so ask the lister whether this one is. If it is, its lease must include the state’s rent stabilization rider, and once you live there you can ask the state for its rent history.

Violations and inspections

This apartment (731)
No open violations
Heat and hot water
1 open
Leaks
1 open
No open violations about
Lead paint, mold, or pests

Renovation and building permits

Interior renovation permits
Most recent issued in 2025
Building permits
Last issued July 2026. Construction fence, curb cut, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, protection and mechanical methods, sidewalk shed, sign, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, and support of excavation in the last 5 years

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 282 other apartments LeaseLine listed in Gowanus in the last 90 days.

  • Open HPD violations8 open, 1 immediately hazardous

    More per apartment than 68% of Gowanus apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Heat and hot water complaints9 complaints in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 89% of Gowanus apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Noise complaints27 complaints in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 87% of Gowanus apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Buildings Department complaints2 complaints in the last 12 months

    About typical for Gowanus apartments on LeaseLine.

Public records from NYC Open Data and the MTA, as of October 15, 2026. Class C violations are immediately hazardous and class B hazardous. Subway distances are in a straight line, so the walk is a little longer. Permit dates are when the Buildings Department issued the permit, not when work was done. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

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About this listing

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