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The Refinery
490 Myrtle Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11205
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About The Refinery
Experience Brooklyn living at The Refinery. The 490 Myrtle Ave location in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn is a terrific place to live. Choose from 0 to 3 bedroom floor plans. The leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect new place. Stop by the leasing office to check the current floor plan availability.
The Refinery is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #13 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Doorman
- Doorman
- 24 Hour Access
- Pet Care
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Conference Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Sundeck
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Wet Bar
- Balcony
- Grill
- Garden
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This upscale Brooklyn neighborhood offers the most in the way of big-city living with a wide range of residences to choose from. Brick apartment buildings, historic homes, luxury condos, and Brooklyn’s well-known brownstone townhouses are just a few of the various options awaiting you in Clinton Hill.
Historically known for its prominent mansions and ornate churches, Clinton Hill is a significant part of Brooklyn’s notable history. In fact, this neighborhood influenced some of Walt Whitman’s famous written works during his brief residency in Clinton Hill and decades of residency in the city of Brooklyn.
Mass transit is commonplace in Clinton Hill, with numerous subway and bus stations scattered across town for easy access to neighboring areas and attractions, along with proximity to I-278. Enjoy the beautiful campuses of Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph’s College, a variety of scenic urban parks, and delicious local restaurants that represent this well-known historic haven.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
The Refinery is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Pratt Institute. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Long Island Univ., Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
619 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
270 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
759 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
121 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-10
331 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Clinton-Washington Avenues (G Line), located 0.5 mile from The Refinery. The Refinery is near LaGuardia, located 8.6 miles or 17 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 13.5 miles or 26 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.6 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: | 17 min | 8.6 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 26 min | 13.5 mi |
Time and distance from The Refinery.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
The Refinery has 2 shopping centers within 1.4 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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Fort Greene Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Commodore Barry Park
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Hattie Carthan Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Sternberg Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
The Refinery has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Fort Greene Park, Commodore Barry Park, and Crispus Attucks Playground.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
The Refinery has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.1 mi |
The Refinery is 5.4 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Hamilton.
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490 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205