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Brooklyn, NY 11230
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Putnam Court
40 Putnam Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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About Putnam Court
Find your new home at Putnam Court in Brooklyn, NY. The 40 Putnam Ave location in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn is perfectly situated for work or play. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by Putnam Court to discuss your new apartment!
Putnam Court is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11238 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #13 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Elevator
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
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This upscale Brooklyn neighborhood offers the most in the way of big-city living with a wide range of residences to choose from. Brick apartment buildings, historic homes, luxury condos, and Brooklyn’s well-known brownstone townhouses are just a few of the various options awaiting you in Clinton Hill.
Historically known for its prominent mansions and ornate churches, Clinton Hill is a significant part of Brooklyn’s notable history. In fact, this neighborhood influenced some of Walt Whitman’s famous written works during his brief residency in Clinton Hill and decades of residency in the city of Brooklyn.
Mass transit is commonplace in Clinton Hill, with numerous subway and bus stations scattered across town for easy access to neighboring areas and attractions, along with proximity to I-278. Enjoy the beautiful campuses of Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph’s College, a variety of scenic urban parks, and delicious local restaurants that represent this well-known historic haven.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
Putnam Court is within 16 minutes or 0.9 mile from Pratt Institute. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
173 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
50 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
34 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
160 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
76 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Franklin Avenue (A,C,S Line), located 0.3 mile from Putnam Court. Putnam Court is near LaGuardia, located 9.7 miles or 19 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.7 miles or 24 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.7 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 24 min | 11.7 mi |
Time and distance from Putnam Court.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
Putnam Court has 2 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. 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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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Fort Greene Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Putnam Court has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Crispus Attucks Playground, Hattie Carthan Garden, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
Putnam Court has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.1 mi |
Putnam Court is 6.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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