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111 Hempstead Tpke,
West Hempstead, NY 11552
$3,064 - $6,776
Studio - 3 Beds
Hofstra Gardens
599-621 Front St,
Hempstead,
NY
11550
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About Hofstra Gardens
Hofstra Gardens in Hempstead is ready for you to visit. These apartments are located at 599-621 Front St. in Hempstead. From pricing to features, the community staff is ready to help match you with your perfect home. Make a visit to see the current floorplan options. Stop by Hofstra Gardens today.
Hofstra Gardens is an apartment community located in Nassau County and the 11550 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hempstead Union Free School District attendance zone.
599-621 Front St,
Hempstead,
NY
11550
Situated on Long Island, Hempstead is one of Nassau County’s three towns. Hempstead is brimming with peaceful neighborhoods comprised of charming apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined avenues.
Hempstead is home to the main campus of Hofstra University, which touts an array of educational opportunities and cultural amenities, including an award-winning arboretum. Main Street, Front Street, and Fulton Avenue are Hempstead’s main commercial thoroughfares, boasting a bevy of local markets, brand-name retailers, and diverse restaurants for the community to enjoy.
Close proximity to lush green spaces, such as Hempstead Lake State Park and Eisenhower Park, as well as the many metropolitan amenities of New York City are among Hempstead’s major draws. Quick access to major roadways and the Long Island Rail Road places Hempstead within minutes of Manhattan and much more.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Hofstra Gardens is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from Hofstra University. It is also near SUNY Nassau Community College and Molloy College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
664 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
732 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
439 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades 1-5
496 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,878 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
395 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
463 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Hempstead include Jamaica-179 Street, located 10.5 miles from Hofstra Gardens. Hofstra Gardens is near John F Kennedy International, located 13.9 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 17.7 miles or 31 minutes away.
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 10.7 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.0 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 14.0 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 14.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 22 min | 13.9 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 31 min | 17.7 mi |
Walkability Near Hofstra Gardens
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
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Hofstra Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
Hofstra Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Hofstra University Arboretum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Long Island Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Hempstead Lake State Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Center for Science Teaching and Learning
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Clark Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
Hofstra Gardens has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Hofstra University Arboretum, Long Island Children's Museum, and Hempstead Lake State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Hofstra Gardens has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Mercy Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 22.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 24.2 mi |
Hofstra Gardens has 3 military bases within 24.2 miles, the nearest is Fort Totten US Govt Reservation which is 12.8 miles away and a 23 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.
599-621 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550