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34-40 Hudson St,
Newark, NJ 07103
$1,995 - $2,300
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Ballantine House
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Ballantine House
593-595 Mount Prospect Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
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About Ballantine House
Ballantine House offers a combination of comfort, style and quality. The location in Newark's 07104 area is an ideal place to live. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. The leasing staff is ready to help you in finding your perfect new place. Find your new home at Ballantine House. Contact or drop by the leasing office to talk about leasing your new apartment.
Ballantine House is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
593-595 Mount Prospect Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
Forest Hill offers a quaint, small-town oasis within lively New Jersey. Just eight miles from Jersey City and 12 miles from New York City’s bustling neighborhoods and major attractions, Forest Hill offers an abundance of amenities to its residents. New Jersey Transit runs through Forest Hill with multiple Newark Light Rail stations in town. The community’s K-12 students attend Newark Public Schools like Ridge Street Elementary and Park Elementary. This well preserved, pre-World War II neighborhood has beautiful historic homes, as well as newly renovated apartments.
The northern part of the neighborhood is an official historic district, but this history doesn’t end there. Branch Brook Park is the town’s scenic 360-acre park with lakes, bridges, and biking and walking trails.
Learn more about living in Forest Hill
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Forest Hill | Newark, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,217 | $1,361 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,601 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,689 | $1,995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,532 | $2,080 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
Ballantine House is within 4 minutes or 2.3 miles from Rutgers, Newark Campus. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Bloomfield College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
826 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
578 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
553 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
938 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
665 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
593 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,734 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
151 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Newark include Branch Brook Park, located 0.8 mile from Ballantine House. Ballantine House is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.2 miles or 14 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 28.3 miles or 43 minutes away.
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 43 min | 28.3 mi |
Walkability Near Ballantine House
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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Soundscore™
72
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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 Ballantine House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Ballantine House has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 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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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Meadowlands Environment Center
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Drive: | 19 min | 7.0 mi |
Ballantine House has 5 parks within 7.0 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
Ballantine House has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 14.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 20.1 mi |
Ballantine House has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.0 miles away and a 19 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.
593-595 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104