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$1,750 - $2,300
Studio - 1 Bed
640 Wales Ave
640 Wales Ave,
Bronx,
NY
10455
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About 640 Wales Ave Bronx, NY 10455
Consider living at 640 Wales Ave in Bronx. Situated in the 10455 area of Bronx on Wales Ave, local residents have access to a mixture of great points of interest. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Here at this community, the team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find your perfect new home. Find your new home at 640 Wales Ave. Contact or drop by to check the availability and set up a tour today.
640 Wales Ave is an apartment community located in Bronx County and the 10455 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 7 attendance zone.
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- Heating
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- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
640 Wales Ave,
Bronx,
NY
10455
Melrose is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of the Bronx about ten miles away from Manhattan. Melrose is served by MTA Regional Bus Operations, the New York City Subway at the Third Avenue-149th Street Station, and the Metro-North Railroad at Melrose Station. Residents can also travel along Interstate 87, which circles the borough, to get to New York City and beyond.
Within Melrose, residents will find that most of the walkable neighborhood’s businesses, stores, and eateries are located between Courtland Avenue and Brook Avenue. There are many green spaces with playgrounds, fields, and courts for Melrose residents to enjoy as well. The rental scene in Melrose consists of many different styles of apartments scattered throughout town in a range of expected prices for the New York City metro area.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Melrose | Bronx, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,509 | $1,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,604 | $1,634 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,620 | $2,101 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,500 | $2,370 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
640 Wales Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Hostos Community College. It is also near The City College of New York and Yeshiva University, Wilf.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
371 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Transportation options available in Bronx include Jackson Avenue, located 0.2 mile from 640 Wales Ave. 640 Wales Ave is near LaGuardia, located 6.8 miles or 15 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 18.0 miles or 28 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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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: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.8 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 28 min | 18.0 mi |
Walkability Near 640 Wales Ave Bronx, NY 10455
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 640 Wales Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
640 Wales Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. 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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Captain Rivera Playground
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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St. Mary's Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Concrete Plant Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Barretto Point Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Joyce Kilmer Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
640 Wales Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Captain Rivera Playground, St. Mary's Park, and Barretto Point Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
640 Wales Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.4 mi |
640 Wales Ave is 9.5 miles from Fort Totten US Govt Reservation, 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.