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2255 Benson Ave in Brooklyn is ready for you to move in. In Brooklyn's 11214 area, living here offers a wide variety of nearby attractions to enjoy. From amenities to availability, the leasing staff is ready to help you find the perfect new place. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Stop by the leasing office to ask about the current floorplan availability.
2255 Benson Ave is an apartment community located in Kings County and the 11214 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #21 attendance zone.
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Property Information
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Built in 1960
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70 units/7 stories
Property Address:
2255 Benson Ave,
Brooklyn,
NY
11214
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Gravesend is one of the oldest neighborhoods on Long Island and in the nation. The neighborhood rests at the southern tip of Brooklyn on Gravesend Bay, just a mile north of the iconic Coney Island. Just steps from the water, the neighborhood attracts many visitors due to the proximity of Coney Island and the boardwalk. Along with multiple historic homes, Gravesend rentals are known for being more spacious and affordable compared to other areas in Brooklyn and neighboring boroughs. There are an array of townhomes, apartments, and condos for rent in Gravesend.
There are great shopping options in and around Gravesend as well. Restaurants of every cuisine frequent the area as do plenty of bars and nightclubs, providing a vibrant nightlife scene. Along with lower rents and more space, residents enjoy having multiple subway stations in the neighborhood allowing for easy travel into Manhattan and other areas via a quick train ride.
Learn more about living in GravesendBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi |
2255 Benson Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.2 miles from Brooklyn College. It is also near Kingsborough Community College and Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
1,057 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
430 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
1,267 Students
Nearby
7
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,164 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
876 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
219 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
34 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Bay Parkway (D,M Line), located 0.2 mile from 2255 Benson Ave. 2255 Benson Ave is near John F Kennedy International, located 17.6 miles or 25 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 21.7 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.7 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.6 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 34 min | 21.7 mi |
Time and distance from 2255 Benson Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
2255 Benson Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 4-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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Calvert Vaux Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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New York Aquarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Dyker Beach Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Leon S. Kaiser Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
2255 Benson Ave has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Calvert Vaux Park, New York Aquarium, and Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
2255 Benson Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is NYC Health + Hospitals / Coney Island which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.9 mi |
2255 Benson Ave is 3.4 miles from Fort Hamilton, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Station NY Stapleton Site.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
2255 Benson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11214 is in Gravesend in the city of Brooklyn. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.1 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.6 miles, including Calvert Vaux Park, New York Aquarium, and Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk.
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