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1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
1-3 Beds $2,709 - $4,098
688 Nostrand Ave
688 Nostrand Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11216
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About 688 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11216
688 Nostrand Ave offers a blend of comfort, style, and quality. This property is situated in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn. The leasing staff will assist you in finding your new home. Drop by the leasing office to learn more about our community and make your move to 688 Nostrand Ave.
688 Nostrand Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11216 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
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Crown Heights is a central neighborhood in New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum, Crown Heights’ residents have convenient access to some of Brooklyn’s greatest attractions.
Take the whole family to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to explore the world’s first children’s museum, opened in 1899. Many community parks are available in the neighborhood, such as St. Johns Park, equipped with ball fields, basketball courts, and a recreation center. Enjoy a handcrafted burger paired with a craft beer at Boeuf & Bun, an upbeat local spot in Crown Heights. There’s a variety of apartments and condos available for rent in this central Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
688 Nostrand Ave is within 16 minutes or 0.9 mile from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
414 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
81 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
199 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
114 Students
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Private Elementary School
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
52 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-9
51 Students
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Nostrand Avenue (3,4 Line), located 0.4 mile from 688 Nostrand Ave. 688 Nostrand Ave is near LaGuardia, located 10.7 miles or 21 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.1 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.7 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.1 mi |
Time and distance from 688 Nostrand Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
688 Nostrand Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 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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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
688 Nostrand Ave has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Brooklyn Children's Museum, Crispus Attucks Playground, and St. John's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
688 Nostrand Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.6 mi |
688 Nostrand Ave is 7.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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