New York Room For Rent - 2 Bedroom apartment for a roommate in Bedford Stuyvesant (NY-16017)

Set in a classic prewar walk-up brownstone building, this furnished two-bedroom apartment share/room for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn is just around the corner from the subway station and features a separate office area.

The two-bedroom share on MacDonough Street and Tompkins Avenue sits on the 2nd story (considered 1st in Europe) of a 3-story building. Very basic in style, it includes a private bedroom with an office area and a shared bathroom. There is no shared kitchen or living room available, however there are a few kitchen appliances in the rented space.

The room for rent presents old-world charm with a majestic white-painted decorative fireplace. Two large windows look south to a garden area, away from the street. This space is carpeted includes a double-sized bed and an armoire for storage. A door connects to the office area, perfect for getting work done, with a desk and a mini-fridge (no freezer) and a hot plate.

A second door (locking) leads to a small shared foyer space and the entrance to the bathroom, which will be shared between you and your roommate. The tiled bathroom has a shower.

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn is a large, central Brooklyn neighborhood just 8 subway stops from downtown Manhattan. If you venture south of Fulton Street, you will fund yourself in Crown Heights, popular for its proximity to Prospect Park (second largest in NYC) and the shops along Franklin Avenue. Locally, for all laundry needs, walk up Tompkins Avenue to M & M Community Laundry. For all pharmaceutical and basic goods needs, walk to the nearest Duane Reade store on Herkimer Street. Listed below are some suggestions of where to go in the area.

• Peaches: This popular southern-style comfort food restaurant is beloved by locals. Located at 393 Lewis Avenue. 0.4mi/650m. Accessible via foot. 
• Brooklynite Gallery: This gallery featuring rotating art exhibits focuses on contemporary DIY art such as graffiti. Located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd. 0.8mi/1.3km. Accessible via foot. 
• St. Andrews Playground: This park is great for adults and children alike. It presents peaceful greenery and its own playground. 0.4mi/650m. Accessible via foot. 

For public transportation into Manhattan and other New York boroughs consider walking to Kingston-Throop Avenues and Fulton Street for the C train. 0.2mi/350m.