Contello Towers

2740 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

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About Contello Towers

Thanks for visiting Contello Towers. This community is located on Cropsey Ave in the Gravesend area of Brooklyn. A unique selection of amenities are waiting for you here. Some of these include: hardwood floors, window coverings, and high-speed internet access. The professional leasing staff is eager for your visit. Stop by the leasing office to see everything we have to offer.

Contello Towers 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.

Community Amenities

Elevator

Controlled Access

24 Hour Access

Property Manager on Site

  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Elevator
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Ice Maker

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Warming Drawer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms

Fees and Policies

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1962
  • 321 units/17 stories
Neighborhood

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 Gravesend 

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Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Elevator
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Warming Drawer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 12 min 4.9 mi
Drive: 16 min 6.8 mi
Drive: 17 min 8.3 mi
Contello Towers is within 8 minutes or 3.9 miles from Kingsborough Community College. It is also near Brooklyn College and Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
586 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,164 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,150 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
67 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-8
888 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-2
217 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Bay 50 Street, located 0.5 mile from Contello Towers. Contello Towers is near John F Kennedy International, located 16.7 miles or 24 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 22.6 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 14 min 7.6 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 15 min 8.0 mi
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
Drive: 16 min 8.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
John F Kennedy International
Drive: 24 min 16.7 mi
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 36 min 22.6 mi

Walkability Near Contello Towers

Very Walkable
79
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Rider's Paradise
90
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Bikeable
62
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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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Contello Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Contello Towers has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Calvert Vaux Park
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Leon S. Kaiser Park
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
New York Aquarium
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Asser Levy Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Contello Towers has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Calvert Vaux Park, Leon S. Kaiser Park, and New York Aquarium.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Contello Towers has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is NYC Health + Hospitals / Coney Island which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Drive: 19 min 9.2 mi
Contello Towers is 4.4 miles from Fort Hamilton, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Tilden.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Contello Towers is in Gravesend in the city of Brooklyn. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.7 miles, including Calvert Vaux Park, Leon S. Kaiser Park, and New York Aquarium.

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