Name: Zip Code 11355
Address: Queens

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11355 offers excellent public transit with two train stations and about ten nearby bus lines, providing convenient travel options throughout the area. The neighborhood features a well-developed cycling network, making biking a practical choice for many. Numerous businesses are in close proximity, including over 150 restaurants and several cafes, ensuring plenty of dining options. Residents benefit from nearby general and specialty grocery stores, and a variety of educational institutions from primary to high school levels. Green spaces such as Kissena Corridor Park add to the area's appeal, complimented by streets shaded with mature tree canopies that enhance the welcoming atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers in this postal code are presented with several alternatives to get around without using a car. With 2 rapid transit stations (Flushing-Main St and Mets-Willets Point) on the Flushing Local and Flushing Express, and around 30 nearby bus lines, the transit service in this postal code is great. This postal code will also appeal to home buyers who want to live in a compact community because it is especially pedestrian-friendly; most common errands can be run without needing a car, and plenty of businesses are particularly close at hand. Cycling is easy in this area because the bicycling network is fairly good.

Services

It is very convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without the use of a car from anywhere in Zip Code 11355. In addition, thanks to 450-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also very convenient to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for example on Main Street. When it comes to education, residents will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, homes for sale in this postal code. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 11355 is a good option. There are a large number of energetic parts in this postal code for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are usually crowds of people around, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Zip Code 11355 are reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line, Horace Harding Expway or Long Island Expy. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, like Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Queens Botanical Gardens, which results in them being very easy to get to from most locations in this area.

Car friendly4.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.2

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

Groceries9.6

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