Summary
Caesura is a compact Fort Greene rental with conventional apartments and a distinct furnished micro-studio program, plus fitness, music, work and rooftop spaces. Its design and location are the main appeal; the holding process and recent heat, hot-water and apartment-condition records are the main points to check.
Reviews
The building offers a distinctive compact-living format and useful creative spaces. Before paying the holding fee, confirm that the apartment and application status are recorded clearly in writing.
What residents complain about
A detailed applicant account describes paying the requested deposit and then losing the apartment despite following the stated process.
Amenities
Caesura has in-unit laundry in some apartments and a common laundry room. Shared spaces include an upper-floor fitness center, rooftop garden with grills, glass conservatory and community lounge, with a self-serve package room.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Glass conservatory · Community lounge · Common Goods lending library
Location
Caesura is located at 280 Ashland Place, New York, NY 11217. Caesura is beside the Brooklyn Cultural District, close to Atlantic Terminal, Fort Greene Park and extensive subway service. The location favors transit and cultural access over a quiet residential block.
- Transit
- 3 minFulton StG
- 3 minNevins St2345
- 4 minAtlantic Av-Barclays Ctr2345BDNQR
- 5 minLafayette AvC
- 7 minDeKalb AvBQR
- 8 minHoyt-Schermerhorn StsACG
- Supermarkets
- 2 minWhole Foods Market
- 3 minMr. Mango
- 5 minFoodtown
- 5 minThe Greene Grape
- 6 minStop & Shop
- Parks
- 2 minBrooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden
- 2 minThe Plaza At 300 Ashland
- 2 minBetty Carter Park
- 2 minForté Plaza
- 3 minSixteen Sycamores Playground
Building records
Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise and heating among the main issues. An open heat/hot-water violation makes service reliability worth asking about, while exterior work on the building may bring disruption.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
8.9 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| Exterior work | On building | Sep 2026 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
| Exterior work | 150 ft | Jul 2026 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
| New building | 200 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Permitted work: foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 350 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Permitted work: foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, protection and mechanical methods, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 650 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Three adjoining residential buildings at 362, 370 and 372 Livingston Street, with ground-floor commercial space. Expected completion: Early 2027Source An August 2026 site report described exterior finishing and continuing interior work, with completion expected in early 2027. Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural. | |||
Rent history
Typical rents
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
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| Studio | $2,872–$3,125 | $3,033 | — |
Concessions
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.
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Availability
Listed now
No apartments currently listed.
Check the building website for the latest availability.
Could open soon
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
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#1207#1207 | Studio | $3,107 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#306#306 | Studio | $2,758 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#910#910 | Studio | $2,932 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#602#602 | Studio | $1,794 | 432 | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1110#1110 | Studio | $2,732 | — | ~3 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
Costs on top of rent
Budget about $175/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and renters insurance.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
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Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Source: Caesura fees · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$110 |
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: Caesura fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Renters insurance Renters insurance At least $300,000 liability coverage is required. We estimate $15/month for your own policy. Source: Caesura fees · Lemonade NY estimates | ~$15 |
Estimated monthly total
~$175At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
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| Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: Caesura fees | $20/applicant |
| Holding deposit Holding deposit Refundable within 72 hours; credited to the first month’s rent when you sign. Source: Caesura fees | $500 |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: Caesura fees | One month’s rent |
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