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1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
$2,770 - $4,499
1-3 Beds
500 Met
500 Metropolitan Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Pool
- Patio
About 500 Met
Discover a new home at 500 Metropolitan Residential in Brooklyn, NY. Located at 500 Metropolitan Ave in Brooklyn, this community is an ideal place to live. The community staff is ready for you to come by for a tour. Come by to view the available floorplans. At 500 Metropolitan Residential you're home. Stop by the community today.
500 Met is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11211 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #14 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
- Patio
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
500 Metropolitan Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
Nestled on the banks of the East River, Williamsburg’s nightlife scene glows just as bright as its art culture. Artists first moved to the area in the 1970s because of its affordability compared to surrounding areas, such as Manhattan. The neighborhood also offers larger homes, and direct access to transportation. In addition, the art community is alive and thriving, with local gallery favorites such as Front Room Gallery and Greenpoint.
To discover whether you should move to Williamsburg, find out what the neighborhood is all about. This area’s energy is unmatched, especially since the neighborhood has become a mecca for the creatives throughout the city. The luxury apartments in Williamsburg are surrounded by exceptional restaurants from authentic takeout to tapas to Michelin-rated fine dining. Longstanding spots like the Brooklyn Brewery have been providing residents with chilled pints since 1988.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Williamsburg | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,334 | $2,675 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,354 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,767 | $3,926 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,544 | $4,867 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
500 Met is within 7 minutes or 2.5 miles from Pratt Institute. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and City Tech - CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Grades PK-12
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Metropolitan Avenue, located 0.1 mile from 500 Met. 500 Met is near LaGuardia, located 7.1 miles or 16 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 13.1 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.1 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 25 min | 13.1 mi |
Walkability Near 500 Met
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
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
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/ 100
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 500 Met.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
500 Met has 2 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 7-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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McCarren Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Martinez Playground
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Sternberg Park
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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East River State Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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East River Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.0 mi |
500 Met has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including McCarren Park, Martinez Playground, and Sternberg Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
500 Met has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 12.4 mi |
500 Met is 6.1 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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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.
500 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211