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688 Rockaway Ave
688 Rockaway Ave,
Brooklyn,
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11212
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Built in 1930
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16 units/4 stories
About 688 Rockaway Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212
688 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn, NY is ready to be your home. The location in Brooklyn's 11212 area has so much to offer its residents. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. The professional leasing team will be ready to help you find your perfect home. It's all waiting for you at 688 Rockaway Ave. Contact or drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability today.
688 Rockaway Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11212 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #23 attendance zone.
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Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located about 19 miles southeast of Manhattan in the borough of Brooklyn. Renters appreciate the neighborhood’s affordable housing and accessibility to the city. Several famous people once called Brownsville home, including the Three Stooges. Brownsville boasts walkable streets and excellent access to public transportation. This close-knit community boasts a family-friendly vibe with access to several community parks like Betsy Head Park. Residents live next to the heart of Brooklyn, making Brownsville a great place for commuters.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.6 mi |
688 Rockaway Ave is within 9 minutes or 3.3 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Brooklyn College and Pratt Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
154 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
511 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
189 Students
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 Rockaway Avenue (3,4 Line), located 0.1 mile from 688 Rockaway Ave. 688 Rockaway Ave is near John F Kennedy International, located 9.3 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 9.6 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.3 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 22 min | 9.6 mi |
Time and distance from 688 Rockaway Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
688 Rockaway Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-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: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Highland Park Childrens Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Fresh Creek Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
688 Rockaway Ave has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Linden Playground, and St. John's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
688 Rockaway Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Brookdale Hospital Medical Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 8.9 mi |
688 Rockaway Ave is 7.4 miles from US Navy Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Coast Guard Heliport.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
688 Rockaway Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212 is in Brownsville in the city of Brooklyn. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.6 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Linden Playground, and St. John's Park.
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