Astoria

Old world New York vibes can be found in the timeless Astoria neighborhood in Queens. From traditional low-rise apartment buildings to townhomes and single-family residences, there is a variety of housing to choose from. Offering a multitude of multicultural entertainment, food, and museums, Astoria is a prized possession in New York.

Many of the neighborhood streets are lined with locally owned trendy cafes, boutique or resale shops, and restaurants. Start your day with a fresh breakfast plate from the popular The Bonnie Café while you comfortably sit back and watch the people go by from their sidewalk seating. Evening entertainment and activities are endless. Grab your friends after a day of hard work and head over to The LetLove Inn and listen to the groove from the local Jazz musicians while the locals and visitors dance the night away. If shopping is your obsession, Astoria has all the premier spots a vintage lover will relish in. Grab an old record at HiFi records and then walk over to Lockwood Style, a locally-owned clothing boutique that offers housewares, handbags, and high-end fashions. Astoria's residents love their neighborhood and are proud of all it has to offer.

Elmhurst

With all the conveniences of a large city, Elmhurst offers residents a small-town neighborhood feel. From apartment buildings to townhouses, to single-family residences with green space, there is something to please everyone. With a diverse population, this unique neighborhood provides a variety of great restaurants and splashes of art throughout.

Take a stroll through the tree-lined Hoffman Park on your way to the Queens Place mall in the center of the neighborhood. Mets fans take a quick trip to the neighboring borough of Flushing to catch a game at Citi Field during baseball season. Animal lovers spend a day at the Queens Zoo and wrap up their day with a night out at one of the many local restaurants and bars. A local favorite, La Fusta, is filled with locals on the weekends where they enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious Argentinean style steak. Foodies are delighted by many trendy spots within Elmhurst including the highly-rated Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House, one of the most popular dumpling restaurants in New York. With its cultural diversity, Elmhurst brings spice, life, and art to the table and residents enjoy it all.

Flushing

Often called an "international melting pot," Flushing is known for its diversity and multicultural history. Connected to Manhattan by the Queensboro Bridge, residents enjoy an easy trip to many other boroughs within New York.

Outdoor activities can be found throughout the neighborhood, and residents take full advantage. Home to the Citi Field, Mets fans spend many of their baseball season days eating hot dogs and cheering on their favorite team. Enjoy a walk through many of the neighborhood parks such as Flushing Meadows Corona Park, once home to the World Fair. A little less known attraction that residents eat up during the Summer months is the Queens Botanical Garden where relaxation amongst the beautiful grounds is encouraged. The downtown district is thriving in Flushing. Locals and visitors alike find themselves filling their day with shopping at the chain stores and local unique boutique shops or catching some fantastic specials at one of the many local delicatessens.

Hunters Point

Settled on the western border of Queens, the up and coming neighborhood of Hunters Point features picturesque views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River. Historically, Hunters Point has been a quiet and primarily residential neighborhood. Much is changing, and newcomers are steadily streaming into the area to secure a place in newly built condos and modern highrises.

Still filled with many of the locally owned antique shops, gift shops, and boutiques, residents enjoy shopping in their borough most weekends. Enjoy fresh goods from the weekend Farmer's Market or a picnic in one of the well-maintained parks within the residential lined streets. The Creek and The Cave offer residents a chance to play old-school video games while grabbing a drink or bite to eat. Breweries are a popular stop on the weekend, and there is a variety of them to choose from. Numerous options for entertainment are available at the Secret Theater including comedy acts, plays, and live music.

Jackson Heights

The historic and residential district of Jackson Heights provides locals with a quiet and diverse lifestyle outside of the hustle and bustle. Registered as a National Historic District, this borough is primarily residential with many private single-family homes, low-rises, parks, and natural gardens.

Unique dining and shopping opportunities line the neighborhoods, and locals are often found perusing a boutique or grabbing a bite to eat. Start your weekend with a popular espresso from the local favorite Rejuvenate at Espresso 7 and take a stroll through Travers park to relax on a bench or lay out a blanket and admire the beautiful grounds. When you feel like shopping, a highly-recommended boutique for unique finds is the Shop at Karishma featuring fashions from all over the world including Asia and India.

Jackson Heights offers so much to do within their residential streets. Conveniences like grocers, delis, and pharmacies are right around the corner. When residents need to go further, they take a cab, bus or jump on the subway.

Long Island City

Bordered by the East River to the West and a beautiful skyline view of Manhattan, Long Island City offers residents an opportunity to reside in one of the fastest-growing boroughs of New York. With a thriving arts community, beautiful waterside parks, entertainment, shops, and restaurants, residents enjoy a full and active lifestyle. Once considered to be its own city, this neighborhood merged with the other boroughs and gave up its independence to become part of the larger community of New York. Since that historic moment, the neighborhood has seen great improvements, an influx of locals seeking out real estate and commercial development providing its residents with an abundance of amenities.

Locals and visitors alike are sure to take in all the art surrounding their community. From the graffiti-covered arts center of 5Pointz to the numerous museums, the art community is thriving. Enjoy a bike ride through one of the neighborhood parks and find artists painting and sketching the beautiful skyline. During the Summer, foodies flock to the LIC Flea and Food where local restaurants serve up their best dishes throughout the day bringing the neighborhood together. To work off that great meal, many embark on an adventure at The Cliffs at LIC where people can rock climb indoors on the colorful towering walls. Eat, work, and play in this popular neighborhood all year long.

Rockaway Beach

Boasting the largest urban beach in the United States, the Rockaway Beach neighborhood is a vacation away from the big city. Spread out along the Rockaway Peninsula residents benefit from the beautiful views, beach, and park along the Atlantic Ocean all year long.

A great place for water adventures, locals take out jet-skis, paddle boards, kayaks, and surfboards to face the waters of the Atlantic. Catching sun rays and relaxation on the sandy shores is a favorite activity in this beach-vibe neighborhood. Head inland to the Edgemere Farm to gather your fresh ingredients and produce for the week or stop at one of the local bars for a quick drink. Families can often be found at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park exploring the rides, fair food, and beach views on the weekends. The beach vibe does not stop at the park or beach; it flows into the restaurants and bars. A popular Summer spot to grab a bite at the beach is the Tacoway Beach Bar serving customers a variety of Mexican fare. Often sought out by daytrippers, and vacationers, the residents of Rockaway Beach enjoy the vacation vibe all year long.

Sunnyside

With its historic six-story apartment buildings and single-family residences, the laid-back community of Sunnyside offers its residents a quiet and suburban-like lifestyle. With green yards and gardens lining the streets, the picturesque neighborhood is popular with young families and retirees alike. Much of the area is registered as a National Historic District and the community takes pride in keeping its charm.

Although historic buildings line the streets, many trendy boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops fill up the neighborhood. Walking along the bordering parks brings enjoyment to many residents as they view the beautiful Manhattan skyline. Locals enjoy the day and nightlife spending time shopping, biking, walking and running along the East River. Catch a show at the Thalia Spanish Theatre or grab a drink at the popular The Dog and Duck. Dining can be casual or elegant in this desired neighborhood. From local delis to the beautiful rustic Italian restaurant, SoleLuna.

Sunnyside offers families many activities, yards to entertain, and all the perks of being close to the big city.