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242 Prospect Street
242 Prospect Street
242 Prospect St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Controlled Access
- Hardwood Floors
About 242 Prospect Street
Welcome to our 1 bedroom apartment located in East orange this unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen cabinets perfect for cooking and entertaining including heat and hot water for added convenience. Whit a prime location and this desirables amenities. This apt is perfect place to call home contact us today to schedule a tour and make apt yours Minimum requirements to rent this apartment: 600 Credit Score Gross Monthly Income 3X rent No Landlord Tenancy Filings
242 Prospect Street is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Heat and Hot Water
- Heat and Hot Water Included
- heat and hot wster
- Stove and Refridgerator
- stove refrigerator and microwaves
Community Amenities
Controlled Access
Key Fob Entry
Maintenance on site
Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Key Fob Entry
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
Nearby Apartments with Washer/Dryer
242 Prospect St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
East Orange, NJ, sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes.
The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.
Learn more about living in East Orange
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
242 Prospect Street is within 4 minutes or 1.9 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Seton Hall University and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
568 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
52 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Grove Street, located 1.8 miles from 242 Prospect Street. 242 Prospect Street is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.8 miles or 16 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.6 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 22 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 29.6 mi |
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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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 242 Prospect Street.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
242 Prospect Street has 1 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
|
Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
|
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
|
Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
242 Prospect Street has 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
242 Prospect Street has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 15.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 15.2 mi |
242 Prospect Street has 3 military bases within 15.2 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.7 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
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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.
242 Prospect St
East Orange, NJ 07017