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Washington Towers
40 Washington St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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Highlights
- Controlled Access
- Gated
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
About Washington Towers
Washington Towers’ central location makes life extremely convenient. Everything is at your doorstep: shopping, dining, recreation, transportation and more. Washington Towers is a commuter’s dream with the Midtown Direct train to NYC, Route 280 and the Garden State Parkway all within a two minute walk or drive. All of this in a high-rise building with a skilled on-site maintenance and management team. Call today to schedule a property tour with our Resident Manager! *Finishing of each unit will vary. Please see leasing consultant for details.
Washington Towers is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Laundry room
- Gated and Covered Parking Available
- Convenient to mass transit and highways
- Heat, Hot Water, & Cooking Gas included
- On-site management and maintenance staff
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
Gated
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Gated
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Smoke Free
Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
Location
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East Orange, New Jersey sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments average $1,407, while two-bedrooms typically rent for $1,897, with annual increases of 1-2% across all unit sizes.
The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
Washington Towers is within 5 minutes or 2.3 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Seton Hall University and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
253 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
443 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
281 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
387 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
330 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
46 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Park Avenue, located 2.2 miles from Washington Towers. Washington Towers is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.9 miles or 16 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.7 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.9 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 29.7 mi |
Time and distance from Washington Towers.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Washington Towers has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
Washington Towers has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
Washington Towers has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 14.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 15.3 mi |
Washington Towers has 3 military bases within 15.3 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.7 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
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40 Washington St
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