About the neighborhood

Flushing offers convenient transit options, including an express and local train station plus approximately 20 nearby bus lines, facilitating easy connections throughout the area. Numerous businesses and shops ensure many needs can be addressed nearby. With an extensive selection of about 400 restaurants and cafes, dining options suit a wide range of preferences. The neighborhood features a wealth of green spaces, including nearly 20 parks such as Kissena Park and Bowne Park, providing ample outdoor areas for leisure. Tree-lined streets contribute to a peaceful atmosphere, while a blend of large apartment buildings and charming duplexes adds architectural variety.

Characteristics

Transportation

Flushing is an excellent part of New York with regards to getting around without driving. The public transit service in this area is very convenient. In particular, train stations, such as the Mets-Willets Point, Auburndale and Murray Hill with access to the Port Washington Branch, are not very far away from the bulk of houses in the neighborhood. Homeowners profit from Flushing-Main St and Mets-Willets Point with access to the Flushing Local and Flushing Express. There are approximately 30 bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. Flushing is also an extremely pleasant part of New York for pedestrians; running daily errands is very easy without the use of a car, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is convenient in Flushing.

Services

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short pedestrian trip from most properties for sale in Flushing. Main Street is among the best streets for food stores. Furthermore, those who enjoy dining out won't have to go far in this area, where over 500 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops are available. Residents have access to a very large number of nearby clothing stores, for instance on Roosevelt Avenue. In terms of education, property buyers will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, houses for sale in this part of New York. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Flushing is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. There are numerous things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are often crowds of people around, and with its around 30 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Union Street in particular offers a vast selection of places to go out at night. Flushing is quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially around one of the railway lines, I-678 or Whitestone Expy. The greenery in this part of New York is prominent; there are over 50 parks close by for residents to unwind in, such as Memorial Field of Flushing and Kissena Corridor Park, which makes it very easy to get to them. Furthermore, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

Car friendly4.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly10.0

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.0

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.2

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet7.6

Few sources of noise nearby