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102 Washington Ave,
Belleville, NJ 07109
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Gateway East
176-178 Washington Ave,
Belleville,
NJ
07109
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About Gateway East
Gateway East in Belleville, NJ is ready for you to visit. This community can be found in Belleville at 176-178 Washington Ave in the 07109 area. This community offers you a wide selection of amenities and features. These include: convenient on-site parking options, high-speed internet access, and smoke free options. Here at this community, the community staff is ready to help you find the perfect floorplan. Contact us or stop by today.
Gateway East is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Belleville Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
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Apartment Features
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High Speed Internet Access
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176-178 Washington Ave,
Belleville,
NJ
07109
Belleville, New Jersey sits just minutes from New York City in Essex County, giving it an edge that few townships its size can match. At only four square miles, the town packs a lot of character into a compact footprint, blending its deep industrial roots with the energy of a community in motion. Its name comes from the French for "beautiful town," and that heritage feels fitting given Belleville's long, layered history dating back to its 1839 incorporation.
Belleville is recognized as the Cherry Blossom Capital of America, thanks to Branch Brook Park's extraordinary collection of cherry blossom trees, which actually surpasses the famous count in Washington, D.C. Each spring, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival draws visitors from across the region for live music, cultural programming, and a celebration that has become one of New Jersey's most anticipated seasonal events.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
Gateway East is within 5 minutes or 2.8 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Rutgers, Newark Campus and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
494 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
671 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,499 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
123 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
210 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Belleville include Branch Brook Park, located 2.1 miles from Gateway East. Gateway East is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.2 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 22.4 miles or 41 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 41 min | 22.4 mi |
Walkability Near Gateway East
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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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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 Gateway East.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
Gateway East has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 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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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Meadowlands Environment Center
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Drive: | 16 min | 5.5 mi |
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McDowell Observatory
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Drive: | 16 min | 5.5 mi |
Gateway East has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Kearny Marsh, and Richard W. DeKorte Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
Gateway East has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is Clara Maass Medical Center which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 12.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 21.1 mi |
Gateway East has 3 military bases within 21.1 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 12.2 miles away and a 26 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.
176-178 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109