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289 Empire Blvd
289 Empire Blvd,
Brooklyn,
NY
11225
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About 289 Empire Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11225
289 Empire Blvd offers a combination of comfort and style. Located at 289 Empire Blvd in Brooklyn, this community has much to offer its residents. Be sure to check out the current floorplan options. From location to floorplan options, the leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect fit. Experience a better way of living at 289 Empire Blvd. Contact or drop by to talk about leasing your new apartment.
289 Empire Blvd is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11225 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
289 Empire Blvd,
Brooklyn,
NY
11225
Crown Heights is a central neighborhood in New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum, Crown Heights’ residents have convenient access to some of Brooklyn’s greatest attractions.
Take the whole family to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to explore the world’s first children’s museum, opened in 1899. Many community parks are available in the neighborhood, such as St. Johns Park, equipped with ball fields, basketball courts, and a recreation center. Enjoy a handcrafted burger paired with a craft beer at Boeuf & Bun, an upbeat local spot in Crown Heights. There’s a variety of apartments and condos available for rent in this central Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 | $2,684 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,683 | $3,036 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,165 | $3,956 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,189 | $4,926 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
289 Empire Blvd is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Brooklyn College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
149 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,267 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
290 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
611 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Sterling Street, located 0.1 mile from 289 Empire Blvd. 289 Empire Blvd is near LaGuardia, located 11.3 miles or 23 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.4 miles or 20 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 23 min | 11.3 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.4 mi |
Walkability Near 289 Empire Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11225
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
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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 289 Empire Blvd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
289 Empire Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 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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Wingate Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Prospect Park Zoo
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
289 Empire Blvd has 5 parks within 1.1 miles, including Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, and Wingate Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
289 Empire Blvd has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Kings County Hospital Center which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 9.3 mi |
289 Empire Blvd has 3 military bases within 9.3 miles, the nearest is Fort Hamilton which is 6.5 miles away and a 16 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.