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1277 E 14th St,
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Riverdale Osborne Towers
420-440 Watkins St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
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About Riverdale Osborne Towers
Find your new apartment at Riverdale Osborne Towers in Brooklyn, NY. This community is located in Brooklyn on Watkins St.. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. From pricing to features, the professional leasing staff is ready to help you find the perfect floorplan option. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the availability and set up a tour today and see Riverdale Osborne Towers.
Riverdale Osborne Towers is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11212 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #23 attendance zone.
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420-440 Watkins St,
Brooklyn,
NY
11212
Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located about 19 miles southeast of Manhattan in the borough of Brooklyn. Renters appreciate the neighborhood’s affordable housing and accessibility to the city. Several famous people once called Brownsville home, including the Three Stooges. Brownsville boasts walkable streets and excellent access to public transportation. This close-knit community boasts a family-friendly vibe with access to several community parks like Betsy Head Park. Residents live next to the heart of Brooklyn, making Brownsville a great place for commuters.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Brownsville | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,246 | $2,683 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,438 | $3,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,294 | $3,928 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,137 | $4,894 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.9 mi |
Riverdale Osborne Towers is within 11 minutes or 3.4 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Brooklyn College and Pratt Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
402 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
184 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Rockaway Avenue (3,4 Line), located 0.3 mile from Riverdale Osborne Towers. Riverdale Osborne Towers is near John F Kennedy International, located 9.0 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 9.9 miles or 24 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.0 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 24 min | 9.9 mi |
Walkability Near Riverdale Osborne Towers
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
20
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Riverdale Osborne Towers.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
Riverdale Osborne Towers has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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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Betsy Head Memorial Playground
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Linden Playground
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Fresh Creek Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Highland Park Childrens Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
Riverdale Osborne Towers has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Linden Playground, and Fresh Creek Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
Riverdale Osborne Towers has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Brookdale Hospital Medical Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 8.9 mi |
Riverdale Osborne Towers is 7.4 miles from US Navy Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Coast Guard Heliport.
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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.
420-440 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212