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400 E 161st St
400 E 161st St,
Bronx,
NY
10451
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400 E 161st St is an apartment community located in Bronx County and the 10451 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 7 attendance zone.
400 E 161st St,
Bronx,
NY
10451
Melrose is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of the Bronx about ten miles away from Manhattan. Melrose is served by MTA Regional Bus Operations, the New York City Subway at the Third Avenue-149th Street Station, and the Metro-North Railroad at Melrose Station. Residents can also travel along Interstate 87, which circles the borough, to get to New York City and beyond.
Within Melrose, residents will find that most of the walkable neighborhood’s businesses, stores, and eateries are located between Courtland Avenue and Brook Avenue. There are many green spaces with playgrounds, fields, and courts for Melrose residents to enjoy as well. The rental scene in Melrose consists of many different styles of apartments scattered throughout town in a range of expected prices for the New York City metro area.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Melrose | Bronx, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,509 | $1,628 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,604 | $1,632 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,620 | $2,099 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,500 | $2,368 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
400 E 161st St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Hostos Community College. It is also near The City College of New York and Yeshiva University, Wilf.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Grades 6-8
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Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
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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 Bronx include 3 Avenue-149 Street, located 0.6 mile from 400 E 161st St. 400 E 161st St is near LaGuardia, located 7.3 miles or 17 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 18.5 miles or 30 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 30 min | 18.5 mi |
Walkability Near 400 E 161st St Bronx, NY 10451
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
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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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Traffic
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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 400 E 161st St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
400 E 161st St has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. 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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Joyce Kilmer Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Captain Rivera Playground
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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St. Mary's Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Claremont Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Mill Pond Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
400 E 161st St has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Joyce Kilmer Park, Captain Rivera Playground, and St. Mary's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
400 E 161st St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 13.4 mi |
400 E 161st St is 9.7 miles from Fort Totten US Govt Reservation, 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.