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    Sankofa Apartments - Unclaimed

    215 Dexter St, Providence, RI 02907

    Located in West End, Providence zip code 02907

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    Neighborhood: West End

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    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Providence

    Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School
    Grades K-5 • 0.5 miles
    2/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    3/10
    Roger Williams Middle School
    Grades 6-8 • 1.3 miles
    2/10
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    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10
    Central High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.6 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    3/10

    Living in Providence

    • Historic Area
      The West End’s older residential buildings and historic streets give the neighborhood a distinctive architectural character.
    • Green Spaces
      Dexter Park offers open lawns, paths and a playground within the neighborhood.
    • Dining Scene
      Restaurants and cafés along corridors such as Westminster Street and Broadway make dining part of the local streetscape.
    • Transit Access
      RIPTA bus service connects the West End with downtown Providence and other city destinations.

    Providence’s West End is a historic neighborhood of residential streets west of downtown, with older homes and small commercial corridors. Its four-season New England climate brings cold winters, warm summers and colorful fall foliage. Dexter Park provides open green space, a playground and paths, while nearby public libraries offer indoor reading and community programs. Dining and coffee options cluster along Westminster and Broadway, including independent cafés, restaurants and neighborhood shops; the area’s historic architecture and local arts add character, and downtown Providence’s theaters and nightlife are close by. Walking and biking work well for nearby errands, while RIPTA buses connect the West End with downtown and other parts of the city. For the West End, the median rent is $2,100 per month, with a typical range of $650 to $3,865.

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    Where is Sankofa Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    Sankofa Apartments is located at 215 Dexter St in West End, Providence, RI. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Long Live Beerworks, Apsara Asian Restaurant, and Nicks On Broadway.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near Sankofa Apartments?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Sankofa Apartments include Walgreens (0.8 miles away), Women and Infants Hospital (0.8 miles away), and Bayside Medical (0.9 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to Sankofa Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Sankofa Apartments include Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School, Roger Williams Middle School, and Central High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Sankofa Apartments?

    Sankofa Apartments is located near 4 grocery stores, including 7-Eleven (1 mile) and Price Rite of Providence (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Armageddon Shop, are approximately 0.6 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near Sankofa Apartments?

    Sankofa Apartments is located within 0.7 miles of Libertalia Autonomous Space, 0.8 miles of CCRI - Liston Campus, and 1 mile of Johnson & Wales University.

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