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The Sand Castle

711 Seagirt Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,230
  • Average State Price: $6,293
  • Average National Price: $None


  • The Sand Castle Description

    The Sand Castle is a community that offers senior apartments and is located in the town of Far Rockaway, New York. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 18 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

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    Community Reviews

    6.4
    The Sand Castle
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 18 communities in Far Rockaway
  • Ranking in State: 926 out of 1231 communities in NY


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • One resident reported severe maintenance issues in their father's apartment, including mold, broken appliances, and accessibility problems for disabled individuals. They also mentioned unresponsive management, malfunctioning elevators, and safety concerns due to drug use in the building.
    • Another individual expressed frustration with the difficulty of securing a 1-bedroom apartment despite meeting all requirements, accusing management and realtors of playing games.
    • Complaints were raised about properties posting listings, collecting personal information, then relisting at higher prices, with specific mention of two locations engaging in this practice.
    • Questions were raised about the management's closing time, indicating a lack of clear communication.
    • A resident described their living experience as extremely negative, citing issues with cleanliness, safety, and noise. Despite the building's good location and helpful maintenance staff, they strongly advised against moving there.
    • Mice infestations were mentioned by another resident, though they noted using glue traps for mitigation.
    • One review mentioned the location being too far and inconvenient, though it was not specified for what purpose.
    • A prospective tenant noted the building appeared well-kept during a tour but was unimpressed with the apartments. They still planned to submit an application.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $45,742, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 36
      • Average Temperature: 57.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 25 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Beach 14th Supermarket
    0.4 miles away
    Seasons Express
    1.1 miles away
    Four Seasons
    1.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.0 miles away
    KolSave Market
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Seagirt Avenue & Beach 9th Street
    0.1 miles away
    Seagirt Boulevard & Beach 9th Street
    0.1 miles away
    Beach 9th Street & Seagirt Boulevard
    0.1 miles away
    Seagirt Boulevard & Beach 17th Street
    0.5 miles away
    Park Street & Albany Boulevard
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    Citibank
    1.4 miles away
    New York Community Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.8 miles away
    Dime
    1.9 miles away
    Chase
    1.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint John's Episcopal Hospital
    0.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Inwood Pharmacy & Surgical Supply
    1.3 miles away
    Doses Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Grand Central Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    Kings Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Steven Kraus, DDS
    1.7 miles away
    Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration
    1.9 miles away
    Dr. Howard Goldschein
    2.2 miles away
    Born to Smile
    2.2 miles away
    Smile Boutique
    3.5 miles away

    Parks

    Seagirt Avenue Wetlands
    0.1 miles away
    Rockaway Boardwalk
    0.1 miles away
    Beach 9th Street Playground
    0.1 miles away
    O'Donohue Park
    0.2 miles away
    Village of Lawrence
    0.2 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Green Acres Mall
    4.7 miles away

    Culture

    Central Theatre
    1.9 miles away
    RAA
    5.1 miles away
    Cask Foundation
    5.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Beginnings Bar & Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Johnny's Classic Quizine
    0.8 miles away
    The Corner Coffee Shop
    0.8 miles away
    Julie's Restaurant
    1.4 miles away
    Falafel & Hummus Bar
    1.4 miles away

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