About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10171 offers a highly accessible neighborhood with an excellent public transit network supported by several nearby bus lines. Extensive cycling infrastructure and conveniently located bike-share stations make getting around effortless for many. This community hosts a diverse array of businesses including around ten restaurants and cafes, as well as numerous clothing and specialty grocery stores, all conveniently located. The area exudes a vibrant atmosphere with bustling streets full of activity and entertainment venues nearby, providing plentiful options for dining and social experiences. While green spaces are primarily found in nearby areas, those outgoing attractions add to the dynamic, energetic character of this location.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 10171 does not demand driving because several other methods of transportation are accessible. Zip Code 10171 is especially well-suited for people who like to get around as pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are very easy to meet without a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses nearby. Commuting by bicycle is also easy in this postal code because bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away, and there are a fair number of bike lanes. With plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, Lexington Avenue Express, 8 Avenue Express, Lexington Avenue Local, Broadway Express, Rockaway Park Shuttle, 6 Avenue Express, 8 Avenue Local, Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, Pelham Bay Park Express, Flushing Express, Broadway - 7 Avenue Local, Brooklyn F Express, Flushing Local, 7 Avenue Express and Broadway Local, and over 50 nearby bus lines, Zip Code 10171 is very transit friendly. On the other hand, cars are a fairly poor means of transportation in this area. Nonetheless, the majority of houses for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway.

Services

It is usually practical for property owners in Zip Code 10171 to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, those who are fond of dining out won't have to travel far in Zip Code 10171, where over 1700 restaurants and over 200 coffee shops are available. It is also a very short pedestrian trip to a great variety of clothing stores. Regarding education, residents will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Zip Code 10171, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 10171 offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Finding things to do is especially easy in this postal code. A broad selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are almost always busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. There is not much greenery in this area; although, green spaces are very easy to reach since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly3.4

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

Cycling friendly7.6

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

Groceries9.8

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

Quiet4.8

Some sources of noise nearby