Name: Zip Code 11377
Address: Queens

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11377 offers excellent access to public transit, with nearby rapid transit stations and numerous bus lines making commuting simple and efficient. The area is well-equipped with extensive bicycling infrastructure and conveniently located bike-share stations, supporting alternative transportation options. Shopping needs are met with a wide variety of general and specialty grocery stores, especially along Roosevelt Avenue. Dining options are abundant, featuring over 150 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops to explore. Educational facilities are conveniently close, offering both public and private options at primary and secondary levels. With about 20 well-distributed parks and a lively urban atmosphere, this neighborhood provides vibrant urban living surrounded by necessary amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 11377 is an excellent postal code with regards to getting around without a car. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in areas that are particularly well-suited for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians; most common errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. This postal code is also rather suited for bicycling as the cycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive, and there is always a bike-share station in proximity. With plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, Flushing Local, Brooklyn F Express, Broadway Local, Flushing Express, 8 Avenue Local and Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, and around 30 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Zip Code 11377 is excellent. However, getting around by car is occasionally difficult in this area. Nonetheless, it is a very short car ride to the closest highway, such as Bklyn Qns Expressway, from anywhere in this area.

Services

It is very often possible for property owners in this postal code to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. In addition, those who appreciate dining out won't have to travel far in this area, where over 1100 restaurants and over 100 cafes can be found. It is also especially convenient to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for example along 74th Street. With respect to education, it is a short pedestrian trip to access primary as well as high schools from most properties for sale in Zip Code 11377. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Zip Code 11377. There are a very large number of things to do in this area to explore. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its over 100 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Skillman Avenue is among the most dynamic streets in this area. There is a small amount of greenery in this area; to be more precise, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is sub-par. However, public green spaces are very well-distributed and there are over 150 of them nearby for residents to visit, which results in them being easy to get to from most locations in the postal code.

Car friendly4.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.8

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 friendly10.0

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

Restaurants9.8

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.2

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet1.0

Many sources of noise nearby