Name: Zip Code 10017
Address: Manhattan

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10017 is a neighborhood with excellent public transportation options, including multiple subway lines and bus routes that connect to many destinations nearby. The area’s well-developed cycling network and accessible bike-share stations provide convenient alternatives to motor vehicles. Residents have easy access to primary and secondary schools, as well as numerous grocery stores offering both general and specialty products. Food lovers will find over 300 restaurants and around 50 coffee shops within close proximity. Entertainment venues and nightlife spots are plentiful, concentrated especially along the vibrant 45th Street. Well-distributed green spaces offer opportunities to relax outdoors throughout the neighborhood. Housing options include spacious lofts and one-bedroom apartments.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area does not require use of a car since various other methods of transportation are at the disposal of house buyers. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Flushing Local, Flushing Express, 6 Avenue Express, Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train, 8 Avenue Local, Broadway - 7 Avenue Local, Lexington Avenue Local, 7 Avenue Express, Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, Broadway Local, Pelham Bay Park Express, 8 Avenue Express, Rockaway Park Shuttle, Lexington Avenue Express, Broadway Express and Brooklyn F Express, and over 150 nearby bus lines, the transit network in this area is particularly accessible. This area will also attract house buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community since it is especially accommodating to pedestrians; meeting daily needs is very easy without a vehicle, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. It is convenient to travel by bike in Zip Code 10017 since bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Services

Residents will find that wherever their house is located in this area, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of food, property owners in Zip Code 10017 will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Over 300 grocery stores are situated in the area, and the best choice can be found on streets such as Lexington Avenue. Likewise, there are over 2800 restaurants and over 350 coffee shops to enjoy in Zip Code 10017. Residents can find countless nearby clothing stores.

Character

Zip Code 10017 offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. There are a very large number of energetic parts in this postal code for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are usually crowds of people around, there are many nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the over 500 bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by. Main streets, such as 47th Street, are great for those who like going out. The greenery in this postal code is not particularly prominent; to be more precise, residents will find that most streets have sub-par tree coverage. Nonetheless, there are over 150 parks close by for residents to check out and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Car friendly4.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.4

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

Restaurants10.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries10.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping10.0

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet2.6

Multiple sources of noise nearby