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The Dean
608 Franklin Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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Located on the bustling corner of Dean Street and Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, The Dean offers condominium-style rentals replete with must-have modern amenities, easy access to transportation and proximity to Crown Height nightlife, recreation, and shopping corridors. Residences feature impressive floor-to-ceiling windows that provide best-in-class, unparalleled views of the city. As you enter the industrial-chic lobby you encounter a spacious lounge with exposed woodwork. The second lounge area is located on the second floor and is overlooking a beautiful courtyard, with a fully planted terrace featuring picnic areas and a year-round greenhouse. Stay fit all year round with the state of the art gym and yoga room. Enjoy the fully furnished roof deck with a commercial kitchen and space for private events. Laundry facilities located on each floor, and a refrigerated package room, plus a doorman! Not to mention the state of the art theater room for your viewing pleasure and an exceptional business lounge. The location is another plus, easy access to the A/C/S gives you a quick commute into Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn. Franklin Ave and the surrounding area is abundant with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, grocery stores and much much more.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Furnished Units Available
- Roof Terrace
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Doorman
- Elevator
About The Dean
Located on the bustling corner of Dean Street and Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, The Dean offers condominium-style rentals replete with must-have modern amenities, easy access to transportation and proximity to Crown Height nightlife, recreation, and shopping corridors. Residences feature impressive floor-to-ceiling windows that provide best-in-class, unparalleled views of the city. As you enter the industrial-chic lobby you encounter a spacious lounge with exposed woodwork. The second lounge area is located on the second floor and is overlooking a beautiful courtyard, with a fully planted terrace featuring picnic areas and a year-round greenhouse. Stay fit all year round with the state of the art gym and yoga room. Enjoy the fully furnished roof deck with a commercial kitchen and space for private events. Laundry facilities located on each floor, and a refrigerated package room, plus a doorman! Not to mention the state of the art theater room for your viewing pleasure and an exceptional business lounge. The location is another plus, easy access to the A/C/S gives you a quick commute into Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn. Franklin Ave and the surrounding area is abundant with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, grocery stores and much much more.
The Dean is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11238 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #17 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Live In Super
- Lounge
- New Development
- Outdoor Areas
- Security System
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Doorman
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Roof Terrace
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Security System
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Deck
- Greenhouse
608 Franklin Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
Crown Heights is a central neighborhood in New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum, Crown Heights’ residents have convenient access to some of Brooklyn’s greatest attractions.
Take the whole family to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to explore the world’s first children’s museum, opened in 1899. Many community parks are available in the neighborhood, such as St. Johns Park, equipped with ball fields, basketball courts, and a recreation center. Enjoy a handcrafted burger paired with a craft beer at Boeuf & Bun, an upbeat local spot in Crown Heights. There’s a variety of apartments and condos available for rent in this central Brooklyn neighborhood.
Learn more about living in Crown Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,192 | $2,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,612 | $2,994 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,120 | $3,923 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,184 | $4,879 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
The Dean is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
261 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
153 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
179 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
82 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Franklin Avenue (A,C,S Line), located 0.3 mile from The Dean. The Dean is near LaGuardia, located 10.2 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.6 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.2 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.6 mi |
Walkability Near The Dean
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
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
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/ 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 The Dean.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
The Dean has 2 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 7-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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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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St. John's Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
The Dean has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Crispus Attucks Playground, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
The Dean has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.0 mi |
The Dean has 3 military bases within 14.0 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.7 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
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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.
608 Franklin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238