Name: Zip Code 11374
Address: Queens

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11374 offers excellent public transportation options with three rapid transit stations and about 20 bus lines, making commuting highly convenient. A comprehensive cycling network and plentiful bike-share stations support easy bicycling. The area features a rich selection of approximately 10 supermarkets and around 100 diverse restaurants and cafes within close reach. Numerous private and public schools provide varied educational opportunities nearby. Tree-lined streets and well-distributed green spaces contribute to a peaceful, inviting atmosphere. Housing options are varied, including spacious apartments and townhouses, with most buildings established before the 1960s. Busy commercial streets like 63rd Drive add vibrancy and convenience to daily life.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 11374 does not necessitate driving because various other means of transportation are accessible. This area is an extremely pleasant area for traveling by public transit owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Brooklyn F Express, Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, Broadway Local, Flushing Express, Flushing Local and 8 Avenue Local, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Zip Code 11374 will also attract house buyers who appreciate living in a compact area as it is very pedestrian-friendly; running daily errands is very easy without needing a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are very close by. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in Zip Code 11374 since the bicycling network is reasonably well-developed, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a few blocks away.

Services

It is usually feasible for property owners in this area to purchase general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. 63rd Drive is among the best streets for groceries. Likewise, those who are fond of eating out won't have to travel far in this area, where over 500 restaurants and over 50 cafes can be found. It is also very easy to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. With regards to education, it is a very short trip to access primary as well as high schools from any location in Zip Code 11374. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 11374 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Zip Code 11374 is reasonably quiet, as the streets are quite peaceful, although that is not the case around the railway line or Long Island Expy. There is a good amount of greenery in this area; parks, including Forest Park and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it easy to get to them. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are present. Finally, finding things to do in this postal code is very easy. Despite the fact that there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. 63rd Drive is among the most animated streets in this postal code.

Car friendly4.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat 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 friendly9.6

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

Restaurants9.2

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.4

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.6

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet5.2

Some sources of noise nearby