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1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
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2251 81st
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2251 81st
2251 81st St
2251 81st St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11214
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- Premier Transit Location
About 2251 81st St Brooklyn, NY 11214
Find your new home at 2251 81st St in Brooklyn, NY. In the 11214 area of Brooklyn on 81st St., residents have a quick connection to great nearby highlights. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. At 2251 81st St you're right at home. Stop by the community today.
2251 81st St is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11214 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #21 attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
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2251 81st St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11214
Gravesend is one of the oldest neighborhoods on Long Island and in the nation. The neighborhood rests at the southern tip of Brooklyn on Gravesend Bay, just a mile north of the iconic Coney Island. Just steps from the water, the neighborhood attracts many visitors due to the proximity of Coney Island and the boardwalk. Along with multiple historic homes, Gravesend rentals are known for being more spacious and affordable compared to other areas in Brooklyn and neighboring boroughs. There are an array of townhomes, apartments, and condos for rent in Gravesend.
There are great shopping options in and around Gravesend as well. Restaurants of every cuisine frequent the area as do plenty of bars and nightclubs, providing a vibrant nightlife scene. Along with lower rents and more space, residents enjoy having multiple subway stations in the neighborhood allowing for easy travel into Manhattan and other areas via a quick train ride.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Gravesend | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,544 | $2,681 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,796 | $3,002 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,312 | $3,923 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,794 | $4,877 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.4 mi |
2251 81st St is within 9 minutes or 3.8 miles from Brooklyn College. It is also near Kingsborough Community College and Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
1,209 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
892 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,200 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
59 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Bay Parkway (D,M Line), located 0.3 mile from 2251 81st St. 2251 81st St is near John F Kennedy International, located 17.2 miles or 26 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 21.7 miles or 35 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.7 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 26 min | 17.2 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 35 min | 21.7 mi |
Walkability Near 2251 81st St Brooklyn, NY 11214
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
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
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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 2251 81st St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
2251 81st St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-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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Calvert Vaux Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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New York Aquarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Asser Levy Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Leon S. Kaiser Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Dyker Beach Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
2251 81st St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Calvert Vaux Park, New York Aquarium, and Dyker Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
2251 81st St has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is NYC Health + Hospitals / Coney Island which is 2.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.9 mi |
2251 81st St is 3.2 miles from Fort Hamilton, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Station NY Stapleton Site.
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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.