597 Grand is a Williamsburg rental with a roof deck, fitness and yoga spaces, and dedicated work and entertainment rooms. Resident complaints center on management response, package theft and smoke entering apartments.
Residents repeatedly report poor management communication, package-security problems and smoke traveling between apartments.
Residents describe unanswered calls and emails about heating, repairs and disturbances.
Multiple residents report missing packages and unresolved concerns about access to the building.
Residents describe cigarette or other smoke reaching their homes from neighboring apartments and hallways.
A gym and yoga studio, roof terrace, courtyard and enclosed garage serve the building. In-unit laundry is available in some homes alongside a shared basement laundry room.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Residents' lounge · Theater room · Game room · Business center with conference room · Children's playroom
597 Grand is located at 597 Grand Street, New York, NY 11211. Grand Street places the building near the Grand Street L station and the restaurants and shops of eastern Williamsburg.
The housing-complaint rate is close to that of comparable buildings, and most reports concern residential noise. Nearby new-building and redevelopment projects may add another source of daytime noise.
34.1 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| New building | 450 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Permitted work: foundation, general construction, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| Building alterations | 550 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Redevelopment retaining parts of the existing building. Permitted work: construction fence, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| Building alterations | 550 ft | May 2026 | |
Redevelopment retaining parts of the existing building. Permitted work: construction fence, general construction, mechanical systems. | |||
| New building | 700 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Demolition and a new residential building with ground-floor commercial space. Records include demolition and sidewalk protection. Permitted work: full demolition. | |||
| Building alterations | 750 ft | Feb 2026 | |
Redevelopment retaining parts of the existing building. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
Recent asking rents were slightly below the Williamsburg median across studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,575–$4,275 | $3,875 −3% vs area | — |
| 1 bed | $4,470–$7,300 | $4,770 −4% vs area | — |
| 2 beds | $3,575–$7,800 | $6,890 −4% vs area | — |
1% of listings offered free rent.
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.
1% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one and a half months.
1% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.

Compare a Williamsburg rental closer to the north waterfront, with courtyard and rooftop space.

Another Williamsburg option with a larger athletic club and shared workspaces.
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#213#213 | 1 bed | $4,680 | — | Oct 1, 26 | 5 | StreetEasy |
#119#119 | 1 bed | $4,680 | — | Sep 16, 26 | 5 | StreetEasy |
#915#915 | 1 bed | $4,680 | — | Sep 18, 26 | 4 | StreetEasy |
#807#807 | 1 bed | $4,680 | — | Oct 2, 26 | 4 | StreetEasy |
#310#310 | 2 beds | $6,795 | — | Sep 16, 26 | 5 | StreetEasy |
#319#319 | 2 beds | $6,795 | — | Sep 16, 26 | 5 | StreetEasy |
#417#417 | 2 beds | $6,795 | — | Sep 18, 26 | 4 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 12 days on the market, versus 15 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 23% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#350#350 | 1 bed | $5,088 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#351#351 | 1 bed | $4,980 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#540#540 | 1 bed | $4,630 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#547#547 | 1 bed | $4,630 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#720#720 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#735#735 | 1 bed | $4,630 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#736#736 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#740#740 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#741#741 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#742#742 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#744#744 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#745#745 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#746#746 | 1 bed | $4,930 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#747#747 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#748#748 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#749#749 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#408#408 | 1 bed | $4,076 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#814#814 | 1 bed | $4,076 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#938#938 | 2 beds | $6,136 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#340#340 | 1 bed | $5,300 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#341#341 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#342#342 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#630#630 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#750#750 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#751#751 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#752#752 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#753#753 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#754#754 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#755#755 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#756#756 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#757#757 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#760#760 | 1 bed | $4,470 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#762#762 | 1 bed | $4,470 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#501#501 | 2 beds | $7,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#601#601 | 2 beds | $7,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#602#602 | 2 beds | $7,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#828#828 | 2 beds | $6,600 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#214#214 | 1 bed | $4,076 | — | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#29#29 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#591#591 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#592#592 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#596#596 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#615#615 | 1 bed | $4,564 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#681#681 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#682#682 | 1 bed | $4,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#743#743 | 1 bed | $4,540 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#758#758 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#759#759 | 1 bed | $4,770 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#763#763 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#764#764 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#765#765 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#767#767 | 1 bed | $4,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#560#560 | 2 beds | $6,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#570#570 | 2 beds | $6,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#580#580 | 2 beds | $6,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#605#605 | 2 beds | $7,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#606#606 | 2 beds | $7,150 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#761#761 | 2 beds | $6,850 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $200/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Hot water is included in rent.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$150 Electricity is paid separately and powers the stove and heat. We estimate $150/month. Hot waterIncluded Source: 597 Grand housing terms · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$150 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: 597 Grand housing terms · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$200| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application Budget up to $20 per applicant for screening. Source: 597 Grand housing terms · New York tenant rules | Up to $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. Source: 597 Grand housing terms · New York tenant rules | Up to one month's rent |
