The Vitagraph
1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
$2,770 - $3,668
1-3 Beds
496-498 Prospect Pl
496-498 Prospect Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
Favorites
496-498 Prospect Pl
Favorites
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
About 496-498 Prospect Pl Brooklyn, NY 11238
At 496-498 Prospect Pl in Brooklyn, NY, find your new home. In the 11238 area of Brooklyn on Prospect Pl, you have access to great attractions in the surrounding area. Be sure to view the available floorplans. The professional community team is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Come see 496-498 Prospect Pl today.
496-498 Prospect Pl is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11238 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
496-498 Prospect Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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.
Learn more about living in Crown Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,139 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,621 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,162 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,911 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
496-498 Prospect Pl is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Pratt Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
107 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Park Place (S Line), located 0.2 mile from 496-498 Prospect Pl. 496-498 Prospect Pl is near LaGuardia, located 10.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.9 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|
|
Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
|
|
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
|
|
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
|
|
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
|
LaGuardia
|
Drive: | 20 min | 10.1 mi |
|
John F Kennedy International
|
Drive: | 24 min | 12.9 mi |
Walkability Near 496-498 Prospect Pl Brooklyn, NY 11238
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
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
-
Soundscore™
-
/ 100
Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
-Scores provided by
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 496-498 Prospect Pl.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
496-498 Prospect Pl has 2 shopping centers within 2.7 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Crispus Attucks Playground
|
Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
|
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
|
Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
|
Brooklyn Children's Museum
|
Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi |
|
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
|
Prospect Park
|
Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
496-498 Prospect Pl has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Crispus Attucks Playground, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
496-498 Prospect Pl has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.1 mi |
496-498 Prospect Pl is 6.9 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
Explore Similar Rentals Nearby
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.
496-498 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238