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242 Prospect St

242 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ 07017

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Property Information

  • Built in 1952
  • 49 units / 3 stories

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Property Highlights

  • Heat and Hot Water
  • Heat and Hot Water Included
  • heat and hot wster
  • Stove and Refridgerator
  • stove refrigerator and microwaves

Apartment Features

  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Floors

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Maintenance on site
  • Renters Insurance Program

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Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Soundscore

Active70 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Morris & Essex Morristown Line - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
Morris & Essex Gladstone Branch - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
NJ Transit Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Morris & Essex Morristown Line - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
Morris & Essex Gladstone Branch - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
NJ Transit Commuter Rail
Airport
Newark Liberty International
14 min Drive
EWR
Airport
LaGuardia
44 min Drive
LGA
Airport
John F Kennedy International
53 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Moving to Lower Essex County, East Orange, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 242 Prospect St proximity to Brick Church Plaza. Brick Church Plaza is 0.7 miles away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 242 Prospect St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.7 miles. Transit options include Grove Street and Park Avenue.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 242 Prospect St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.

Airports

Living in Lower Essex County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 16 minutes from 242 Prospect St. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 29.6 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

3 rating

Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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Clark School

Grades PK-5

Private

5 rating

East Orange STEM Academy

Grades 6-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Bloomfield College

Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi)

Seton Hall University

Drive: 8 min (3 mi)

N.J. Inst. of Technology

Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)

Rutgers, Newark Campus

Drive: 6 min (3.4 mi)

About 242 Prospect St

Welcome to our 1 bedroom apartment located in East orange this unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen cabinets perfect for cooking and entertaining including heat and hot water for added convenience. Whit a prime... location and this desirables amenities. This apt is perfect place to call home contact us today to schedule a tour and make apt yours

Minimum requirements to rent this apartment:

600 Credit Score
Gross Monthly Income 3X rent
No Landlord Tenancy Filings

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