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17 Somers St
17 Somers St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11233
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17 Somers St
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Roof Terrace
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Elevator
17 Somers St is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11233 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #23 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Roof Terrace
24 Hour Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Roof Terrace
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
17 Somers St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11233
Ocean Hill, a bustling urban neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn, boasts longstanding buildings and a wonderful variety of rentals. This neighborhood is filled with perks for families, including community parks like Marion Hopkinson Playground and good schools such as Brooklyn Landmark Elementary. Commuting options in Ocean Hill is similar to that in Brooklyn – abundant!
Enjoy the convenient of public bus stops and subway stations on every street in this thriving neighborhood. Grocers, fast food restaurants, and local businesses are all walkable in Ocean Hill, but for more entertainment options, residents travel into Brooklyn and nearby neighborhoods. You’ll love the proximity to Prospect Park, the Zoo, and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Ocean Hill | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,278 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,740 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,589 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
17 Somers St is within 9 minutes or 3.1 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
380 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
513 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
664 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Rockaway Avenue (A,C Line), located 0.1 mile from 17 Somers St. 17 Somers St is near LaGuardia, located 8.6 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 9.1 miles or 17 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.6 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.1 mi |
Walkability Near 17 Somers St Brooklyn, NY 11233
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Challenging For Drivers
Drivability
10
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
63
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 17 Somers St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
17 Somers St has 2 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Highland Park Childrens Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi |
17 Somers St has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, St. John's Park, and Highland Park Childrens Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
17 Somers St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 9.7 mi |
17 Somers St is 8.7 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Coast Guard Heliport.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.