The Vitagraph
1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
$2,770 - $4,499
1-3 Beds
The DeKalb
740 Dekalb Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11216
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The DeKalb
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Roof Terrace
- Elevator
- Grill
- Hardwood Floors
About The DeKalb
Experience Brooklyn living at The DeKalb. Choose from 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans. Apartments here offer a variety of features and amenities. These include: hardwood floors, available bike storage spaces, and a rooftop lounge. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has in store. Stop by the leasing office to check the current floor plan availability.
The DeKalb is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11216 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #13 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Roof Terrace
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Roof Terrace
- Grill
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
740 Dekalb Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11216
Bedford-Stuyvesant, often shortened to Bed-Stuy, sits in north central Brooklyn, touting plenty of classic brownstones along tree-lined streets. Bed-Stuy is revered for its historic architecture, containing one of the highest concentrations of Victorian properties in all of New York City.
Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Bed-Stuy along with an array of diverse eateries, cafes, and bodegas. Herbert Von King Park lies at the center of the neighborhood, exuding a lively town-square atmosphere with an outdoor amphitheater, Cultural Arts Center, and athletic facilities. Convenience to public transportation and I-278 makes commuting and traveling from Bed-Stuy a breeze.
Learn more about living in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,234 | $2,675 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,642 | $2,996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,186 | $3,926 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,896 | $4,867 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.4 mi |
The DeKalb is within 5 minutes or 1.4 miles from Pratt Institute. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Long Island Univ., Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
91 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
74 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Myrtle-Willoughby Avenues, located 0.4 mile from The DeKalb. The DeKalb is near LaGuardia, located 8.9 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.4 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 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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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 4.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.9 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 23 min | 11.4 mi |
Walkability Near The DeKalb
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
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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™
65
/ 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 DeKalb.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.4 mi |
The DeKalb has 2 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 8-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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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Martinez Playground
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Sternberg Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
The DeKalb has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Hattie Carthan Garden, Sternberg Park, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
The DeKalb has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 11.3 mi |
The DeKalb is 6.9 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.
740 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216