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Helen Arms
290 E 56th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11203
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About Helen Arms
Discover your new home at Helen Arms. You'll find this community on E. 56th St. in the 11203 area of Brooklyn. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing team is ready to help you find your new home. Come see Helen Arms today.
Helen Arms is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #18 attendance zone.
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290 E 56th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11203
East Flatbush is a quaint urban neighborhood that remains mainly residential, offering an abundance of attached family homes and apartments for rent. This neighborhood boasts a close-knit community with excellent proximity to major cities, attractions, and amenities. Situated ten miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan and just six miles southeast of Downtown Brooklyn, residents of this district have quick and easy access to some of New York’s liveliest cities.
Numerous subway stations and public bus stops are spread throughout town, so commuting is a breeze. In fact, the subway will take you all the way up to the Bronx! With small businesses and local restaurants around the neighborhood, your everyday conveniences can be taken care of without leaving town. After you find your perfect rental, test your taste buds with local cuisine at popular spots like Suede and Footprints Café.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East Flatbush | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,719 | $2,674 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,713 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,833 | $3,925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,512 | $4,864 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.0 mi |
Helen Arms is within 7 minutes or 2.7 miles from Brooklyn College. It is also near Medgar Evers College, CUNY and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
132 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
174 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
298 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
6 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
448 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Saratoga Avenue, located 1.3 miles from Helen Arms. Helen Arms is near John F Kennedy International, located 10.1 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 11.1 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.6 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 25 min | 11.1 mi |
Walkability Near Helen Arms
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
20
/ 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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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 Helen Arms.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Helen Arms has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 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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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Wingate Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.0 mi |
Helen Arms has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Wingate Park, and St. John's Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Helen Arms has 3 hospitals within 1.6 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: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.2 mi |
Helen Arms is 5.7 miles from US Navy Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Coast Guard Heliport.
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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.