Name: Zip Code 11379
Address: Queens

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11379 offers excellent transportation options, including a robust public transit system with nearby bus lines and subway access, complemented by convenient bike share programs. Metropolitan Avenue features a wide selection of grocery stores, specialty markets, and more than 50 restaurants paired with cozy coffee shops, making daily dining and shopping a pleasure. The neighborhood features numerous well-placed parks like Juniper Valley Park, alongside abundant tree coverage creating a welcoming green environment. Diverse housing options include primarily two and three-bedroom duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses, highlighting a charming and established community. Residents benefit from proximate public and private educational institutions, enhancing the area’s overall appeal.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area does not necessitate use of a car because various other modes of transportation are accessible. It is very convenient for pedestrians to move around in Zip Code 11379; most common errands can be run without a car, and there are also innumerable businesses in proximity. Cycling is also convenient in this area as bike-share stations are often in proximity. Owing to various nearby rapid transit stations on the 14 St-Canarsie Local, Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, 8 Avenue Local, Broadway Local and Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local, and about 30 nearby bus lines, this postal code is very transit friendly. On the other hand, cars are a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Zip Code 11379. That being said, nearby highways, such as Long Island Expy, are very easy to drive to from any location in this area.

Services

Home buyers will find that wherever their property is located in Zip Code 11379, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as food is concerned, it is very often feasible for house buyers in Zip Code 11379 to shop for general and specialty groceries without the need for a car. Metropolitan Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Moreover, thanks to over 600 restaurants and over 50 cafes, Zip Code 11379 is a great area in which to go out to eat. It is also straightforward to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Zip Code 11379 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many things to do in this postal code for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are often masses of people around, and with its about 40 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Dry Harbor Road is among the most lively streets in this area. Zip Code 11379 is quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however noise can be bothersome near one of the railway lines or Long Island Expy. The greenery in this area is prominent; green spaces, including Forest Park and Juniper Valley Park, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore, which results in them being easy to access from most locations within this postal code. Moreover, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is reasonably good.

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 friendly8.8

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.0

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet7.2

Few sources of noise nearby