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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 New York City Geographic District #13 attendance zone.
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 | $2,243 | $2,684 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,662 | $3,036 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,196 | $3,956 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,989 | $4,926 |
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 School
Grades PK-5
126 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
339 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,165 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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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.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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.
| 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 | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 10.0 mi |
485-487 Tompkins Ave has 3 military bases within 10.0 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 7.1 miles away and a 17 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.
485-487 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216