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The Colony
215-235 Sterling Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
About The Colony
Experience Brooklyn living at The Colony. The 215-235 Sterling Pl location in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn is a terrific place to live. The professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect home. Choose from 0 to 2 bedroom floor plans then schedule a visit to see them in person. Make your move to The Colony. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to discuss your new apartment.
The Colony 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
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Heating
Kitchen
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
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215-235 Sterling Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
With its tree-lined streets and welcoming community, Prospect Heights is a wonderful tight-knit community to come home to. The Grand Army Plaza at Mount Prospect Park is probably the first thing you’ll notice, especially the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch monument. The Saturday market is held at the plaza, which makes buying groceries all the more fun!
Across from the arch is the Brooklyn Public Library, one of the community’s iconic buildings. The Brooklyn Museum is close by on Eastern Parkway – the same thoroughfare that holds the West Indian Day Parade on Labor Day. The Botanic Garden is in walking distance of both attractions and features acres of cherry blossoms.
Vanderbilt and Washington Avenues act as the main commercial district, scattered with shops, restaurants, and bars. Locals enjoy the famous lemon ricotta pancakes at Tom’s Restaurant plus sweet treats at Ample Hills Creamery. Prospect Heights has a lot to do and see – like a Nets game at Barclays Center.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Prospect Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,529 | $2,675 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,779 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $5,448 | $3,926 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,996 | $4,867 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
The Colony is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Long Island Univ., Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Grand Army Plaza, located 0.2 mile from The Colony. The Colony is near LaGuardia, located 10.9 miles or 21 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 13.8 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 7.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.9 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 25 min | 13.8 mi |
Walkability Near The Colony
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
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 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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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 The Colony.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
The Colony has 2 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Prospect Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Prospect Park Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Gowanus Canal
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
The Colony has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crispus Attucks Playground, and Prospect Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
The Colony has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.0 mi |
The Colony is 6.1 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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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.
215-235 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238