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Brooklyn, NY 11230
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290 Empire Blvd
290 Empire Blvd,
Brooklyn,
NY
11225
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About 290 Empire Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11225
Find your new home at 290 Empire Blvd. This community is located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
290 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.
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Looking for a standout kind of neighborhood with a quick commute into Manhattan? Then look no further than Prospect Lefferts Gardens – or PLG.
Situated in central Brooklyn, Prospect Lefferts Gardens distinguishes itself with tree-lined roads, low-cost apartments, and unique businesses. Bordering the northern edge of Flatbrush, PLG lies south of Crown Heights.
Neighborhood highlights in PLG include proximity to Prospect Park and the Q Train at nearby subway stations. Flatbrush Avenue houses a lot of the local businesses like bars and restaurants. Nightlife is pretty on-point; locals enjoy a drink at Midwood Flats and Bluebird.
Learn more about living in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens | Brooklyn, NY | |
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| Studio | $2,173 | $2,673 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,336 | $2,995 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,872 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,666 | $4,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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 |
290 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
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Public Middle & High School
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Sterling Street, located 0.1 mile from 290 Empire Blvd. 290 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: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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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 |
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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 290 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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
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Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
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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.
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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 290 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: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
290 Empire Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| 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 |
290 Empire Blvd has 5 parks within 1.1 miles, including Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
| 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 |
290 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: | 16 min | 8.2 mi |
290 Empire Blvd is 6.5 miles from Fort Hamilton, and is convenient to other military bases, including Governors Island Support Center.
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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.
290 Empire Blvd
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