I’m a writer, critic, and editor looking to sublet my lovely gem of an apartment for August 2026, in the heart of vibrant Bed-Stuy.

It’s the second floor of a privately-owned brownstone on a neighborly tree-lined block, with crown molding, large inset windows, and old fireplaces. The back windows face the garden, which has a four-story pear tree, grape arbor, and rose bush — lots of bird singing and greenery in the middle of the city.

Large living room and kitchen, large separate bedroom, and a sweet small office facing the back garden, perfect for working/writing. My landlords are interior decorators, so the entrance and the space is welcoming and warm. Great apartment for one person or for a couple. LGBTQ+ friendly.

The apartment will be fully furnished, but I’ll clear space for your things and for you to work. Wifi included, AC unit in the back bedroom, full kitchen for your use, one bath with shower and tub. All utilities included with monthly rate (up to $100 of Con Ed electric; anything over, you will pay for). No laundry on site, but laundromat three blocks away with drop off and delivery service.

In the heart of the Tompkins Ave business district, with great cafes, indie bookstores, bars, and restaurants nearby, and Citibike stations down the block. Closest subway is the express A train at Nostrand Ave or the local C at Kingston-Throop. Easy walk to Herbert Von King park or Brower park for sunbathing and picnics, easy walk or bike to Brooklyn Museum, Weeksville Heritage Center, central branch of Brooklyn Public Library. 20 minute express train to Greenwich Village.

My kind landlords live in the garden apartment and use the fourth floor as an office for their business, so I am the only tenant; the main floor is rented out as a high-end vacation rental, so it is very quiet for a New York apartment building. The landlords have one cat who lives downstairs but roams the halls; my cat will be traveling with me.

Hoping to find a subletter for all of August, but I have some flexibility about dates moving into July or or September.

No pets, no smoking

About This Lister

I’m a writer, critic, and editor, and have lived in this apartment for three years, which has been a perfect place to work, write, live, and do all kinds of art & literary projects. I am the lease-holder, and will be the contact person for you as a tenant. My kind landlords live on-site and can help in any emergencies; I will be out of town. I use she/her pronouns.