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Flatlands Apartments
5221 Flatlands Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11234
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- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
About Flatlands Apartments
Find your new apartment at Flatlands Apartments in Brooklyn, NY. The location in Brooklyn's 11234 area is an ideal place for residents. Come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is ready and waiting for you to come by for a tour. Start living the good life at Flatlands Apartments. Contact or drop by to check the current floorplan availability.
Flatlands Apartments is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11234 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #22 attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
5221 Flatlands Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11234
The Flatlands is a small neighborhood withing the Brooklyn borough. This urban neighborhood is located just north of Jamaica Bay and several green spaces and beaches, so locals have easy access to plenty of outdoor recreation. You’ll find residents flocking to Marine Park, Brooklyn’s largest park, or the iconic Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk, which is about five miles away. Along with being near several great schools, the Flatlands is adjacent to Brooklyn College. There aren’t any subway stations in the Flatlands, but there are several nearby like Flatbush Avenue Station. Similar to many New York City neighborhoods, rent is on the expensive side, but there are rental options available in every style including charming rowhouses and modern condos.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Flatlands | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,539 | $2,682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,659 | $3,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,117 | $3,927 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,583 | $4,892 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.0 mi |
Flatlands Apartments is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from Brooklyn College. It is also near Medgar Evers College, CUNY and Kingsborough Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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 Brooklyn College-Flatbush Avenue, located 1.6 miles from Flatlands Apartments. Flatlands Apartments is near John F Kennedy International, located 11.1 miles or 18 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 12.5 miles or 27 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 9.0 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.1 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 27 min | 12.5 mi |
Walkability Near Flatlands Apartments
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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
Flatlands Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. 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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Canarsie Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Fresh Creek Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 2.9 mi |
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Marine Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Wingate Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
Flatlands Apartments has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Canarsie Park, Betsy Head Memorial Playground, and Fresh Creek Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
Flatlands Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 5.8 mi |
Flatlands Apartments has 3 military bases within 5.8 miles, the nearest is US Navy Reserve which is 4.3 miles away and a 9 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.