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639 Foster Ave
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639 Foster Ave
639 Foster Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11230
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639 Foster Ave
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Roof Terrace
- Elevator
About 639 Foster Ave
Discover your new place at 639 Foster Ave. This community is located in the Kensington area of Brooklyn. The professional leasing staff is excited to help you find your perfect new place. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by 639 Foster Ave to learn more about our community!
639 Foster Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11230 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #22 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Roof Terrace
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Roof Terrace
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
639 Foster Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11230
Situated just south of Park Slope, Kensington is a laidback Brooklyn neighborhood rich in diversity and practical amenities. Although Kensington is primarily residential, the neighborhood offers a broad range of restaurants, shops, and markets along Church Avenue and Coney Island Avenue.
Kensington contains great public schools, along with a wide variety of spacious rentals, including brick rowhouses, pre-war apartments, and more. Kensington is adjacent to the sprawling Prospect Park, where residents and visitors alike enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. Getting around from Kensington is easy with a walkable layout as well as access to the F, G, B, and Q trains.
Learn more about living in Kensington
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Kensington | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,732 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,986 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,317 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
639 Foster Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.3 miles from Brooklyn College. It is also near Medgar Evers College, CUNY and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 18 Avenue (F Line), located 0.5 mile from 639 Foster Ave. 639 Foster Ave is near John F Kennedy International, located 13.4 miles or 24 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 19.4 miles or 33 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.9 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 10.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.4 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 33 min | 19.4 mi |
Walkability Near 639 Foster Ave
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
60
/ 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 639 Foster Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
639 Foster Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 6-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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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Prospect Park Zoo
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Sunset Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Wingate Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Prospect Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi |
639 Foster Ave has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Sunset Park, Prospect Park Zoo, and Prospect Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
639 Foster Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi |
639 Foster Ave is 5.2 miles from Fort Hamilton, 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.