499 President Gowanus Apartments
499 President St,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
$3,182 - $9,000 | Studio - 2 Beds
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY
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A collaboration led by community leaders, elected officials, and the Chancellor and the Board of Higher Education of the City University of New York established Medgar Evers College in 1970. CUNY Medgar Evers College develops and maintains high-quality, professional, and career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education to affirm the right that all individuals have to an education in the pursuit of self-actualization.
Nestled in the heart of Central Brooklyn, MEC is convenient to a host of apartments available for rent in neighborhoods such as Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. Commuting and traveling from the MEC campus is easy with access to the New York Subway System and major roadways.
The pervasive energy of the MEC campus is punctuated by an array of student clubs and organizations, leadership development and training, and community engagement opportunities. Many historical and cultural landmarks like Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, Barclays Center, and other attractions are within walking distance of MEC. Manhattan is also just a short train ride away.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY is $2,631 for a studio, $2,892 for one bedroom, $3,872 for two bedrooms, and $4,554 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooklyn has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,631/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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545 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,892/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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709 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,872/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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880 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,554/month
Average Rent
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
95
Rider's Paradise
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
79
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
524 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
367 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
1,216 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
832 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
721 Students
9
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Public
Grades 6-8
1,554 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
1,488 Students
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Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Public
Grades 6-8
1,207 Students
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New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
Public
Grades 6-8
530 Students
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Public
Grades K-8
474 Students
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Brooklyn Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
5,940 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
800 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
381 Students
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Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,351 Students
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Kingsborough Early College School
Public
Grades 6-12
743 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Prospect Park Zoo
- Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
- Prospect Park
- Wingate Park
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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