499 President Gowanus Apartments
499 President St,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
$3,127 - $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 August 2025, the average apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY is $2,678 for a studio, $2,923 for one bedroom, $3,870 for two bedrooms, and $4,760 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooklyn has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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429 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,678/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,923/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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707 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,870/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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842 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,760/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 K-5
1,216 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
849 Students
P.S.10 Magnet School for Math, Science & Design Technology
Public
Grades K-5
829 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
721 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Public
Grades 6-8
1,554 Students
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
Public
Grades 6-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
355 Students
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
Public
Grades 6-8
344 Students
Brooklyn Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
5,940 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
800 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
381 Students
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
Public
Grades 9-12
972 Students
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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