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553 Howard Ave
553 Howard Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11233
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About 553 Howard Ave Brooklyn, NY 11233
553 Howard Ave offers a blend of livability, design, and quality. This property is situated in the Ocean Hill area of Brooklyn. The leasing team is ready to show you our community. Providing 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. Contact us or stop by today.
553 Howard Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11233 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #23 attendance zone.
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553 Howard Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11233
Ocean Hill, a bustling urban neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn, boasts longstanding buildings and a wonderful variety of rentals. This neighborhood is filled with perks for families, including community parks like Marion Hopkinson Playground and good schools such as Brooklyn Landmark Elementary. Commuting options in Ocean Hill is similar to that in Brooklyn – abundant!
Enjoy the convenient of public bus stops and subway stations on every street in this thriving neighborhood. Grocers, fast food restaurants, and local businesses are all walkable in Ocean Hill, but for more entertainment options, residents travel into Brooklyn and nearby neighborhoods. You’ll love the proximity to Prospect Park, the Zoo, and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Ocean Hill | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,278 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,740 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,589 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
553 Howard Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.3 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
232 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
184 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
16 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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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.
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Sutter Avenue-Rutland Road, located 0.4 mile from 553 Howard Ave. 553 Howard Ave is near LaGuardia, located 9.4 miles or 21 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 10.3 miles or 17 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 6.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.4 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.3 mi |
Walkability Near 553 Howard Ave Brooklyn, NY 11233
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
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 553 Howard Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
553 Howard Ave has 2 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-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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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Wingate Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
553 Howard Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, St. John's Park, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
553 Howard Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Brookdale Hospital Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.7 mi |
553 Howard Ave is 8.8 miles from US Coast Guard Heliport, and is convenient to other military bases, including Governors Island Support Center.
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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.
553 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233