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1277 E 14th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
$3,424 - $4,304
2-3 Beds
Veterans Residence
495 Sterling Pl,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
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About Veterans Residence
Discover your new home at Veterans Residence in Brooklyn. These apartments are located in Brooklyn on Sterling Pl. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Be sure to come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. Drop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.
Veterans Residence 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.
495 Sterling Pl,
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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 | $2,684 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,683 | $3,034 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,167 | $3,951 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,189 | $4,925 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
Veterans Residence is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn and Pratt Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
647 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
120 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
185 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
82 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
977 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Park Place (S Line), located 0.3 mile from Veterans Residence. Veterans Residence is near LaGuardia, located 10.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.7 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.1 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.7 mi |
Walkability Near Veterans Residence
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
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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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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 Veterans Residence.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
Veterans Residence has 1 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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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Crispus Attucks Playground
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
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Walk: | 23 min | 1.2 mi |
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Prospect Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi |
Veterans Residence has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crispus Attucks Playground, and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
Veterans Residence has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 11.2 mi |
Veterans Residence has 3 military bases within 11.2 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.7 miles away and a 16 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.