Helen Court

200 E 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Neighborhood

Situated just south of Park Slope, Kensington is a laidback Brooklyn neighborhood rich in diversity and practical amenities. Although Kensington is primarily residential, the neighborhood offers a broad range of restaurants, shops, and markets along Church Avenue and Coney Island Avenue.

Kensington contains great public schools, along with a wide variety of spacious rentals, including brick rowhouses, pre-war apartments, and more. Kensington is adjacent to the sprawling Prospect Park, where residents and visitors alike enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. Getting around from Kensington is easy with a walkable layout as well as access to the F, G, B, and Q trains.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Helen Court is within 6 minutes or 2.0 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
834 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
900 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
631 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
435 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Beverley Road (Q Line), located 0.5 mile from Helen Court. Helen Court is near John F Kennedy International, located 12.3 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 12.5 miles or 25 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 21 min 9.7 mi
Drive: 24 min 10.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
John F Kennedy International
Drive: 22 min 12.3 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 25 min 12.5 mi

Walkability Near Helen Court

Walker's Paradise
96
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
98
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
91
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Helen Court.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Helen Court has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Prospect Park Zoo
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Sunset Park
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Prospect Park
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Helen Court has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park, and Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Helen Court has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is University Hospital of Brooklyn - SUNY Downstate which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
Helen Court is 5.0 miles from Fort Hamilton, and is convenient to other military bases, including Governors Island Support Center.

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