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1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
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Helen Court
200 E 8th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11218
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- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
Helen Court is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11218 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #15 attendance zone.
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Oven
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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200 E 8th St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11218
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Kensington | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,733 | $2,683 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,987 | $3,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,318 | $3,928 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,124 | $4,894 |
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
892 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
865 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
634 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
417 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.7 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 10.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.3 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 25 min | 12.5 mi |
Walkability Near Helen Court
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
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Prospect Park Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Sunset Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Prospect Park
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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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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.
200 E 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218