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Crown Heights
500 Sterling Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Roof Terrace
- Deck
- Doorman
- Island Kitchen
- Elevator
- Grill
- Balcony
About Crown Heights
Find your new home at Crown Heights. Located at 500 Sterling Pl in Brooklyn, this community is an ideal place to move. From pricing to features, the professional leasing staff will be ready to help you find the perfect floorplan option. At this community, you'll experience a wide variety in options of amenities and features. Some of these include: high-speed internet access, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a game room. Contact us or stop by today.
Crown Heights is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11238 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Doorman
- Laundry Facilities
- Doorman
- 24 Hour Access
- Laundry Service
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Disposal Chutes
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Roof Terrace
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Deck
500 Sterling Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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 | $2,195 | $2,684 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,683 | $3,036 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,167 | $3,956 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,189 | $4,926 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
Crown Heights is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Pratt Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
647 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
120 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
213 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
977 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
82 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 Park Place (S Line), located 0.3 mile from Crown Heights. Crown Heights is near LaGuardia, located 10.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.7 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.1 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.7 mi |
Walkability Near Crown Heights
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
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Crown Heights.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
Crown Heights has 1 shopping centers within 1.4 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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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
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Walk: | 23 min | 1.2 mi |
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Prospect Park
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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 | 1.3 mi |
Crown Heights has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crispus Attucks Playground, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
Crown Heights has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 11.2 mi |
Crown Heights has 3 military bases within 11.2 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.7 miles away and a 16 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.
500 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238