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853 Empire Blvd
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853 Empire Blvd
853 Empire Blvd
853 Empire Blvd,
Brooklyn,
NY
11213
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About 853 Empire Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11213
At 853 Empire Blvd, experience great living. This community can be found in Brooklyn at 853 Empire Blvd in the 11213 area. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. At 853 Empire Blvd, you'll have top amenities and features available to you like smoke free options and high-speed internet access. Visit 853 Empire Blvd today.
853 Empire Blvd is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11213 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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853 Empire Blvd,
Brooklyn,
NY
11213
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.
Learn more about living in Crown Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,139 | $2,681 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,621 | $3,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,162 | $3,923 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,911 | $4,889 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi |
853 Empire Blvd is within 5 minutes or 1.5 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Brooklyn College and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
163 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,315 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
227 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
98 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
583 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Crown Heights-Utica Avenue, located 0.4 mile from 853 Empire Blvd. 853 Empire Blvd is near John F Kennedy International, located 10.4 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 10.5 miles or 24 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 6.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.4 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 24 min | 10.5 mi |
Walkability Near 853 Empire Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11213
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
60
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
63
/ 100
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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 853 Empire Blvd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
853 Empire Blvd 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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Wingate Park
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
853 Empire Blvd has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including St. John's Park, Wingate Park, and Betsy Head Memorial Playground.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
853 Empire Blvd has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.9 mi |
853 Empire Blvd is 8.3 miles from US Coast Guard Heliport, 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.
853 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213