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660 E 242nd St
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660 E 242nd St
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660 E 242nd St
660 E 242nd St
660 E 242nd St,
Bronx,
NY
10470
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About 660 E 242nd St Bronx, NY 10470
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660 E 242nd St is an apartment community located in Bronx County and the 10470 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #11 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
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Refrigerator
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Range
- Air Conditioning
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- Kitchen
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- Refrigerator
660 E 242nd St,
Bronx,
NY
10470
Wakefield is an urban neighborhood in the eastern section of the Bronx accessible to Manhattan through Interstate 87 or by hopping on one of the many public transit stations in the neighborhood. Wakefield is bounded by the Bronx River to the west, so many parks and trails that lead into the New York Botanical Garden are available to residents. The neighborhood itself consists of residential areas with apartments and condos in long-standing brick buildings as well as quaint rowhomes that make up the rental scene. Along with residences, this compact area is filled with a variety of restaurants serving everything from international cuisine to New York classics, and a range of shops and businesses provide Wakefield residents with the essentials. Other great features in the neighborhood include a community garden, green spaces, and a few schools.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Wakefield | Bronx, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,176 | $1,613 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,521 | $1,636 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,759 | $2,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,991 | $2,358 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
660 E 242nd St is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from Sarah Lawrence College. It is also near Lehman College and Manhattan College.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,234 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
289 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
319 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
444 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Bronx include Wakefield-241 Street, located 0.2 mile from 660 E 242nd St. 660 E 242nd St is near LaGuardia, located 13.7 miles or 24 minutes away, and Westchester County, located 17.9 miles or 27 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.7 mi |
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Westchester County
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Drive: | 27 min | 17.9 mi |
Walkability Near 660 E 242nd St Bronx, NY 10470
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
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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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 660 E 242nd St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
660 E 242nd St has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 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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Seton Falls Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Williamsbridge Oval
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Van Cortlandt Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.5 mi |
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Wave Hill
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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Bartow-Pell Woods
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
660 E 242nd St has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Seton Falls Park, Van Cortlandt Park, and Williamsbridge Oval.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
660 E 242nd St has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 11.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 39 min | 21.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 28.6 mi |
660 E 242nd St has 3 military bases within 28.6 miles, the nearest is Fort Totten US Govt Reservation which is 11.7 miles away and a 21 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.