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248 55th St
248 55th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11220
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- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Elevator
About 248 55th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
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248 55th St is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11220 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #20 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Elevator
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
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248 55th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11220
Situated on the Upper Bay of the Hudson River, Sunset Park is a vibrant neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn. The neighborhood is home to a park of the same name, featuring 24.5 acres of space for outdoor recreation as well as stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
Tucked between Park Slope and Bay Ridge, Sunset Park is known for its diverse restaurants, lively festivals, and numerous supermarkets. Sunset Park also contains Industry City, a complex of towering warehouses on cobblestone streets, which houses a slew of coffee shops, eateries, art galleries, and offices for hundreds of companies. Convenience to the D, N, and R subway lines places Sunset Park within minutes of all that NYC has to offer.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Sunset Park | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,148 | $2,681 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,560 | $3,002 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,656 | $3,923 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,424 | $4,877 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi |
248 55th St is within 11 minutes or 4.2 miles from Brooklyn Law School. It is also near Brooklyn College and Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
335 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
666 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
553 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,263 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,038 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
135 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include 53 Street, located 0.3 mile from 248 55th St. 248 55th St is near LaGuardia, located 14.8 miles or 28 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 18.3 miles or 32 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.5 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 28 min | 14.8 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 32 min | 18.3 mi |
Walkability Near 248 55th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
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
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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 248 55th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
248 55th St has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 6-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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Sunset Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Owl's Head Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Red Hook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Waterfront Museum & Showboat Barge
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Narrows Botanical Gardens
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
248 55th St has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Owl's Head Park, Sunset Park, and Narrows Botanical Gardens.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
248 55th St has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is Maimonides Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.7 mi |
248 55th St has 3 military bases within 7.7 miles, the nearest is Fort Hamilton which is 3.4 miles away and a 8 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.
248 55th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220