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485-487 Tompkins Ave
485-487 Tompkins Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11216
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About 485-487 Tompkins Ave Brooklyn, NY 11216
Discover your new home at 485-487 Tompkins Ave. You'll find this community in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. The leasing staff is available to help you find your perfect home. Give us a call now to talk about renting your new apartment.
485-487 Tompkins Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11216 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School attendance zone.
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485-487 Tompkins Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11216
Bedford-Stuyvesant, often shortened to Bed-Stuy, sits in north central Brooklyn, touting plenty of classic brownstones along tree-lined streets. Bed-Stuy is revered for its historic architecture, containing one of the highest concentrations of Victorian properties in all of New York City.
Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Bed-Stuy along with an array of diverse eateries, cafes, and bodegas. Herbert Von King Park lies at the center of the neighborhood, exuding a lively town-square atmosphere with an outdoor amphitheater, Cultural Arts Center, and athletic facilities. Convenience to public transportation and I-278 makes commuting and traveling from Bed-Stuy a breeze.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,234 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,642 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,187 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,896 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.7 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,165 Students
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Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
339 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
126 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Kingston-Throop Avenues, located 0.2 mile from 485-487 Tompkins Ave. 485-487 Tompkins Ave is near LaGuardia, located 10.6 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 10.7 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.6 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 10.7 mi |
Walkability Near 485-487 Tompkins Ave Brooklyn, NY 11216
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
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 485-487 Tompkins Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave has 2 shopping centers within 2.0 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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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Brooklyn Children's Museum, Hattie Carthan Garden, and St. John's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 9.0 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave is 7.1 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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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.
485-487 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216