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171 Van Buren St
171 Van Buren St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11221
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About 171 Van Buren St Brooklyn, NY 11221
Experience Brooklyn living at 171 Van Buren St. You'll find this community in the Stuyvesant Heights area of Brooklyn. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing staff will assist you in finding your dream apartment. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by the 171 Van Buren St leasing office to discuss your new apartment.
171 Van Buren St is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11221 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #16 attendance zone.
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171 Van Buren St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11221
As one of Brooklyn’s most eclectic neighborhoods, Stuyvesant Heights is a quaint urban neighborhood that boasts diversity, an abundance of mass transit, and historic charm. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, this neighborhood houses some of the borough’s most historic brownstones and grand apartment buildings.
Though historic and vintage in appearance, the neighborhood is always improving with the addition of new restaurants, shops, and apartments around town. If you’re interested in bustling residential streets in a central urban location, you’ve found it. A plethora of apartment rentals reside along the historic streets of Stuyvesant Heights.
This neighborhood is the perfect blend of the old and the new. Explore tasty restaurants such as Peaches, a well-known place for modern, Southern cuisine in a historic brownstone. Enjoy numerous playgrounds, sports fields, and athletic courts within small green spaces around the neighborhood.
Learn more about living in Stuyvesant Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Stuyvesant Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
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| Studio | $2,741 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,939 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,907 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,412 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
171 Van Buren St is within 5 minutes or 1.4 miles from Pratt Institute. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Long Island Univ., Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
91 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
339 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
220 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
291 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Kosciuszko Street, located 0.7 mile from 171 Van Buren St. 171 Van Buren St is near LaGuardia, located 8.9 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.0 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 4.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.9 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.0 mi |
Walkability Near 171 Van Buren St Brooklyn, NY 11221
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
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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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
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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 171 Van Buren St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.2 mi |
171 Van Buren St has 2 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Sternberg Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Maria Hernandez Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
171 Van Buren St has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Hattie Carthan Garden, Sternberg Park, and St. John's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
171 Van Buren St has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 11.4 mi |
171 Van Buren St is 7.0 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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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.
171 Van Buren St
Brooklyn, NY 11221