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Brownsville Gardens
1490 Pitkin Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
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Bedrooms
2 - 4 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
600 - 800 sq ft
Brownsville Gardens
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Brownsville Gardens is made up of beautiful 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. This prime location provides easy access to all of the conveniences you have always wanted. Right down the street is major employers, recreational parks, dining, pharmacies, banks... you get the idea. It's all right here at Brownsville Gardens. Visit us today for a tour of your new home!
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
About Brownsville Gardens
Brownsville Gardens is made up of beautiful 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. This prime location provides easy access to all of the conveniences you have always wanted. Right down the street is major employers, recreational parks, dining, pharmacies, banks... you get the idea. It's all right here at Brownsville Gardens. Visit us today for a tour of your new home!
Brownsville Gardens 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.
Unique Features
- Laundry Facilities On-Site
- Community Room with Social Service Coordinator
- Active Tenant Association - Coordinate Activities
- Ample Kitchen Counter & Cabinet Space
- Beautiful 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartment Homes
- Playground for Children
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Playground
Apartment Features
- Refrigerator
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
1490 Pitkin Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
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.
Learn more about living in Brownsville
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Brownsville | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,246 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,437 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,293 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,137 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
Brownsville Gardens is within 7 minutes or 2.4 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
232 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
291 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
87 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
16 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 Sutter Avenue-Rutland Road, located 0.5 mile from Brownsville Gardens. Brownsville Gardens is near LaGuardia, located 9.6 miles or 22 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 10.3 miles or 17 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 6.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 22 min | 9.6 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.3 mi |
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
Challenging For Drivers
Drivability
10
/ 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
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Traffic
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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 Brownsville Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Brownsville Gardens has 2 shopping centers within 1.8 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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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Wingate Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Brownsville Gardens has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, St. John's Park, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
Brownsville Gardens has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Brookdale Hospital Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.6 mi |
Brownsville Gardens is 8.7 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.
1490 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212