About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10170 offers exceptional transit options with multiple rapid transit stations providing convenient connections to various lines, making commuting efficient and straightforward. The neighborhood features well-developed cycling infrastructure, gentle terrain, and numerous bike-share stations nearby, promoting alternative transportation choices. Daily necessities are easily accessible with abundant general and specialty grocery stores close at hand. More than 40 restaurants and cafes ensure diverse dining opportunities throughout the area. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are located within close proximity to residences. A lively atmosphere with numerous entertainment venues and vibrant nightlife adds to its dynamic character, making Zip Code 10170 a highly convenient and attractive neighborhood to consider.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 10170 does not demand driving as several other means of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. The excellent transit access makes transit a viable option for many thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, Brooklyn F Express, 6 Avenue Express, Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, 7 Avenue Express, Lexington Avenue Express, Flushing Express, 8 Avenue Local, Flushing Local, Broadway Local, Lexington Avenue Local, 8 Avenue Express, Broadway - 7 Avenue Local, Rockaway Park Shuttle, Pelham Bay Park Express, Broadway Express and Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Getting around as a pedestrian is also particularly convenient for residents in Zip Code 10170; all daily needs can be met without a car, and a very large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Zip Code 10170 is bike-friendly because the bicycling infrastructure is moderately well-developed, bike riders do not encounter significant hills, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away.

Services

In Zip Code 10170, property owners will almost always be able to access both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as food is concerned, it is very often an option for home buyers in this postal code to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there are over 2100 restaurants and over 250 coffee shops to benefit from in this postal code. It is also a very short pedestrian trip to an excellent selection of clothing stores, for example along Lexington Avenue.

Character

Zip Code 10170 is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding dynamic places is very easy in this postal code. The streets are almost always busy with people, there is a broad selection of entertainment venues, and with its over 350 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. This area also features not much greenery; although, parks are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making it very easy to access them.

Car friendly3.4

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

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

Quiet1.8

Many sources of noise nearby