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550 Watkins Street
550 Watkins St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
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About 550 Watkins Street
Experience Brooklyn living at 550 Watkins Street. The 11212 location in Brooklyn is an ideal place for residents. Make a visit to see the available floorplan options. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Drop by to check current floorplan availability.
550 Watkins Street is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11212 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #23 attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
550 Watkins St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located about 19 miles southeast of Manhattan in the borough of Brooklyn. Renters appreciate the neighborhood’s affordable housing and accessibility to the city. Several famous people once called Brownsville home, including the Three Stooges. Brownsville boasts walkable streets and excellent access to public transportation. This close-knit community boasts a family-friendly vibe with access to several community parks like Betsy Head Park. Residents live next to the heart of Brooklyn, making Brownsville a great place for commuters.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Brownsville | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,249 | $2,684 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,441 | $3,036 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,296 | $3,956 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,139 | $4,926 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 5.0 mi |
550 Watkins Street is within 10 minutes or 3.6 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Brooklyn College and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
402 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
166 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include New Lots Avenue (L Line), located 0.4 mile from 550 Watkins Street. 550 Watkins Street is near John F Kennedy International, located 8.8 miles or 14 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 10.1 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.8 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 6.5 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.8 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 24 min | 10.1 mi |
Walkability Near 550 Watkins Street
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
20
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
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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 550 Watkins Street.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
550 Watkins Street has 2 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Fresh Creek Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Highland Park Childrens Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
550 Watkins Street has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Linden Playground, and Fresh Creek Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
550 Watkins Street has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Brookdale Hospital Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 8.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.6 mi |
550 Watkins Street has 3 military bases within 10.6 miles, the nearest is US Navy Reserve which is 7.1 miles away and a 15 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.
550 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212