No matter where you land in Queens, there is always something to offer, from foodie and cultural scenes, to quiet residential neighborhoods where families have maintained roots for generations. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, one of the borough’s most dynamic attractions, is best known as home to the New York Mets, but it also hosts Queens Botanical Garden, the Queens Zoo, and the Queens Museum. Queens boasts a rich musical heritage, multiple destinations for contemporary art, and numerous epicurean havens supported by the borough’s incredible cultural diversity. Queens’s vibrant commercial districts are filled with independently owned shops along with chains and major malls, and the borough is easily navigable by public transportation.
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The building is located in Kew Gardens Hills, a neighborhood in the northern section of Queens, bounded by Flushing Meadows Corona Park to the west, Queensboro Hill to the north, Hillcrest to the east, and Briarwood to the south. All are traditionally very strong neighborhoods in Queens. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with primarily single-family homes that foster a strong sense of community, and is home to many of the students and employees of three highly regarded New York City colleges: St. John’s University, Lander College for Men and Queens College. 1 Block from Kissena Blvd; home to various retail stores and restaurants.
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Long recognized for its Greek tavernas, Astoria has a thriving food scene with influences from the Middle East to Italy. There’s also plenty of beer at New York’s oldest beer garden and newer craft breweries. The Socrates Sculpture Park, the nearby Noguchi Museum, and the Museum of the Moving Image are formidable cultural destinations. The neighborhood’s Astoria Park is a green riverside oasis that includes a skate park and an enormous (free!) outdoor pool. All of this and a quick commute to Manhattan entice young professionals to this waterfront enclave.
Long recognized for its Greek tavernas, Astoria has a thriving food scene with influences from the Middle East to Italy. There’s also plenty of beer at New York’s oldest beer garden and newer craft breweries. The Socrates Sculpture Park, the nearby Noguchi Museum, and the Museum of the Moving Image are formidable cultural destinations. The neighborhood’s Astoria Park is a green riverside oasis that includes a skate park and an enormous (free!) outdoor pool. All of this and a quick commute to Manhattan entice young professionals to this waterfront enclave.
Everyone knows Flushing as home to the New York Mets and host of the U.S. Open. But dig a little deeper and there’s way more to this Queens neighborhood. Its cultural attractions alone include Queens Botanical Garden, the Queens Museum, the Queens Zoo, the New York Hall of Science, and the historic music venue of Flushing Town Hall. And foodies from near and far flock here for an explosion of cuisines from throughout China (the largest Chinatown in New York City is here) and beyond. For locals, there’s undoubtedly plenty to do, but you’ll also find numerous housing options, big-box retailers and small shops, and an easy commute around the city.
Everyone knows Flushing as home to the New York Mets and host of the U.S. Open. But dig a little deeper and there’s way more to this Queens neighborhood. Its cultural attractions alone include Queens Botanical Garden, the Queens Museum, the Queens Zoo, the New York Hall of Science, and the historic music venue of Flushing Town Hall. And foodies from near and far flock here for an explosion of cuisines from throughout China (the largest Chinatown in New York City is here) and beyond. For locals, there’s undoubtedly plenty to do, but you’ll also find numerous housing options, big-box retailers and small shops, and an easy commute around the city.
Over the past few decades, Long Island City, once an industrial center, has become one of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Located just over the Queensboro Bridge—merely a walk, bike ride, or single train stop from Midtown East—it offers not only an easy commute, but also stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. But who needs Manhattan when you can stroll the riverfront’s Gantry Plaza State Park (home to the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign), visit MoMa PS1, check out the hip microbreweries, and eat at the many trendy restaurants. Proximity to Manhattan beckons lots of young professionals to the area, but its parks and cultural attractions make it a great place for families too.
Over the past few decades, Long Island City, once an industrial center, has become one of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Located just over the Queensboro Bridge—merely a walk, bike ride, or single train stop from Midtown East—it offers not only an easy commute, but also stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. But who needs Manhattan when you can stroll the riverfront’s Gantry Plaza State Park (home to the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign), visit MoMa PS1, check out the hip microbreweries, and eat at the many trendy restaurants. Proximity to Manhattan beckons lots of young professionals to the area, but its parks and cultural attractions make it a great place for families too.
Living in Elmhurst is easy thanks to stores, markets, and services that cater to every daily need. There are also two major malls, lots of restaurants, and a robust Chinatown. While there are some standalone single-family homes and rowhouses in Elmhurst, large apartment buildings are more prevalent. Places of worship offer architectural diversity (and reflect the neighborhood’s rich cultural mix), from a Thai Buddhist temple, to a Hindu Geeta Temple, to a Colonial-era Episcopal church. As for getting around, Elmhurst has more subway options than almost any other Queens neighborhood.
Living in Elmhurst is easy thanks to stores, markets, and services that cater to every daily need. There are also two major malls, lots of restaurants, and a robust Chinatown. While there are some standalone single-family homes and rowhouses in Elmhurst, large apartment buildings are more prevalent. Places of worship offer architectural diversity (and reflect the neighborhood’s rich cultural mix), from a Thai Buddhist temple, to a Hindu Geeta Temple, to a Colonial-era Episcopal church. As for getting around, Elmhurst has more subway options than almost any other Queens neighborhood.
Laidback Sunnyside, just a 15-minute subway ride from midtown Manhattan, is a favorite neighborhood for family-friendly living. You’ll know you’re there when you step off the No. 7 train at 46th Street and look up at the Art Deco-style Sunnyside Arch. Locals love the Sunnyside Greenmarket, while connoisseurs of Latinx culture appreciate the bilingual Thalia Spanish Theatre. A slew of residential amenities, lots of restaurants on Queens Boulevard and lively Skillman Avenue, and a small-town vibe make this western Queens neighborhood one of the borough’s most beloved.
Laidback Sunnyside, just a 15-minute subway ride from midtown Manhattan, is a favorite neighborhood for family-friendly living. You’ll know you’re there when you step off the No. 7 train at 46th Street and look up at the Art Deco-style Sunnyside Arch. Locals love the Sunnyside Greenmarket, while connoisseurs of Latinx culture appreciate the bilingual Thalia Spanish Theatre. A slew of residential amenities, lots of restaurants on Queens Boulevard and lively Skillman Avenue, and a small-town vibe make this western Queens neighborhood one of the borough’s most beloved.
