SUNY Downstate is located in Brooklyn. Brooklyn has a wealth of apartments which a student may consider renting. Many apartments are rented though real estate agencies and often require brokers fee, first, and last months rent as a condition of renting an apartment.

Is SUNY Downstate in a bad area?

Having grown up in NYC and visiting all parts of the city, downstate is in one of the more "ghetto" areas of the city, though it's not that bad.

Is the area around SUNY Downstate safe?

Overall Crime Stats: 9 Incidents Reported

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University reported 9 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other SUNY Downstate affiliated properties in 2019. ... Based on a student body of 1,846 that works out to about 4.88 reports per thousand students.