Neighborhood

Ocean Hill, a bustling urban neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn, boasts longstanding buildings and a wonderful variety of rentals. This neighborhood is filled with perks for families, including community parks like Marion Hopkinson Playground and good schools such as Brooklyn Landmark Elementary. Commuting options in Ocean Hill is similar to that in Brooklyn – abundant!

Enjoy the convenient of public bus stops and subway stations on every street in this thriving neighborhood. Grocers, fast food restaurants, and local businesses are all walkable in Ocean Hill, but for more entertainment options, residents travel into Brooklyn and nearby neighborhoods. You’ll love the proximity to Prospect Park, the Zoo, and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.1 mi
76 Rockaway Ave is within 9 minutes or 3.2 miles from Pratt Institute. It is also near Medgar Evers College, CUNY and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Nearby
8
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
599 Students
Nearby
6
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
165 Students
Nearby
3
Out of 10
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Chauncey Street, located 0.2 mile from 76 Rockaway Ave. 76 Rockaway Ave is near Laguardia, located 8.3 miles or 19 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 9.1 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Laguardia
Drive: 19 min 8.3 mi
John F Kennedy International
Drive: 17 min 9.1 mi
Walker's Paradise
90
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Bikeable
56
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 76 Rockaway Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
76 Rockaway Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Betsy Head Memorial Playground
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
St. John's Park
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Highland Park Childrens Garden
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Maria Hernandez Park
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
76 Rockaway Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Betsy Head Memorial Playground, Highland Park Childrens Garden, and St. John's Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
76 Rockaway Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 5 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 22 min 8.4 mi
Drive: 25 min 9.7 mi
76 Rockaway Ave is 8.4 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Coast Guard Heliport.