Heritage Westminster
111 Hempstead Tpke,
West Hempstead, NY 11552
$3,025 - $6,628
Studio - 3 Beds
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85 Van Cott Avenue
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Apartments at 85 Van Cott Ave
85 Van Cott Avenue
85 Van Cott Ave,
Hempstead,
NY
11550
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About 85 Van Cott Avenue
85 Van Cott Avenue in Hempstead is ready for you to move in. This apartment community is located in Hempstead at 85 Van Cott Ave in the 11550 area. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. You'll experience a unique variety of features and amenities at this community including convenient on-site parking options, tile floors, and hardwood floors. Start living the good life at 85 Van Cott Avenue. Stop by the leasing office to find out the availability today.
85 Van Cott Avenue is an apartment community located in Nassau County and the 11550 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hempstead Union Free School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Tile Floors
Oven
- Cable Ready
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
85 Van Cott Ave,
Hempstead,
NY
11550
Situated on Long Island, Hempstead is one of Nassau County’s three towns. Hempstead is brimming with peaceful neighborhoods comprised of charming apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined avenues.
Hempstead is home to the main campus of Hofstra University, which touts an array of educational opportunities and cultural amenities, including an award-winning arboretum. Main Street, Front Street, and Fulton Avenue are Hempstead’s main commercial thoroughfares, boasting a bevy of local markets, brand-name retailers, and diverse restaurants for the community to enjoy.
Close proximity to lush green spaces, such as Hempstead Lake State Park and Eisenhower Park, as well as the many metropolitan amenities of New York City are among Hempstead’s major draws. Quick access to major roadways and the Long Island Rail Road places Hempstead within minutes of Manhattan and much more.
Learn more about living in Hempstead
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Central Nassau | Hempstead, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,875 | $1,666 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,939 | $1,945 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,845 | $2,653 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,121 | $3,362 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
85 Van Cott Avenue is within 3 minutes or 1.8 miles from Hofstra University. It is also near SUNY Nassau Community College and Adelphi University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
439 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
2,001 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades 1-5
496 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,878 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
182 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
286 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
849 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Hempstead include Jamaica-179 Street, located 10.3 miles from 85 Van Cott Avenue. 85 Van Cott Avenue is near John F Kennedy International, located 14.0 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 17.6 miles or 31 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.3 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 10.6 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.8 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 11.4 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 14.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 14.0 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 31 min | 17.6 mi |
Walkability Near 85 Van Cott Avenue
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
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
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BusyScores provided by
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 85 Van Cott Avenue.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
85 Van Cott Avenue has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-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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Long Island Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Hofstra University Arboretum
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Hempstead Lake State Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Clark Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Center for Science Teaching and Learning
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
85 Van Cott Avenue has 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Long Island Children's Museum, Hofstra University Arboretum, and Hempstead Lake State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
85 Van Cott Avenue has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Mercy Medical Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 22.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 24.2 mi |
85 Van Cott Avenue has 3 military bases within 24.2 miles, the nearest is Fort Totten US Govt Reservation which is 12.6 miles away and a 23 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.
85 Van Cott Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550