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The Kent House
187 Kent Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11249
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About The Kent House
The Kent House offers a combination of quality and design. This property is situated at 187 Kent Ave in Brooklyn. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Give us a call now to schedule your tour.
The Kent House is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11249 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #14 attendance zone.
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Nestled on the banks of the East River, Williamsburg’s nightlife scene glows just as bright as its art culture. Artists first moved to the area in the 1970s because of its affordability compared to surrounding areas, such as Manhattan. The neighborhood also offers larger homes, and direct access to transportation. In addition, the art community is alive and thriving, with local gallery favorites such as Front Room Gallery and Greenpoint.
To discover whether you should move to Williamsburg, find out what the neighborhood is all about. This area’s energy is unmatched, especially since the neighborhood has become a mecca for the creatives throughout the city. The luxury apartments in Williamsburg are surrounded by exceptional restaurants from authentic takeout to tapas to Michelin-rated fine dining. Longstanding spots like the Brooklyn Brewery have been providing residents with chilled pints since 1988.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.4 mi |
The Kent House is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from Pratt Institute. It is also near Baruch College and School of Visual Arts.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
608 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
202 Students
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
429 Students
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
687 Students
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
493 Students
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Bedford Avenue, located 0.5 mile from The Kent House. The Kent House is near LaGuardia, located 7.6 miles or 16 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.1 miles or 26 minutes away.
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.6 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 26 min | 15.1 mi |
Time and distance from The Kent House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi |
The Kent House has 3 shopping centers within 3.9 miles, which is about a 11-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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East River State Park
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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McCarren Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Sternberg Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Tompkins Square Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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East River Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
The Kent House has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including East River State Park, McCarren Park, and Sternberg Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi |
The Kent House has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 12.5 mi |
The Kent House is 6.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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187 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249