About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11420 offers excellent public transportation with two rapid transit stations on the 8 Avenue Express and multiple nearby bus lines, providing convenient access throughout the area. The generally flat terrain supports easy use of bicycles for daily outgoing needs. A diverse range of public and private primary and secondary schools are accessible within close proximity. Local amenities include general and specialty grocery stores, numerous restaurants along Rockaway Boulevard, and several coffee shops. The neighborhood features abundant tree coverage and well-distributed green spaces, creating a pleasant environment. Housing options include single detached homes and duplexes, mainly offering two- and three-bedroom layouts.

Characteristics

Transportation

Property owners in this postal code are provided with several options to get around without using a car. The excellent public transit access makes transit a viable option for many people thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Howard Beach Train, 8 Avenue Express and Jamaica Train, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. This postal code is also an extraordinarily convenient area for pedestrians; many daily needs are straightforward to meet without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. This area is rather conducive to biking since bike riders do not encounter serious hills.

Services

Locals will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Zip Code 11420, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, it is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store without a vehicle from any home in this area. Moreover, there are over 300 restaurants and about 20 cafes to benefit from in Zip Code 11420. Residents can find a large number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Zip Code 11420. Finding things to do in this area is easy. Even though there are very few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its around 30 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Greenery is reasonably present in this area; it is easy to get to parks in the postal code since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to relax in. Residents will also find that most streets have good tree coverage.

Car friendly5.0

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 friendly9.4

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

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.4

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes8.0

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Quiet2.8

Multiple sources of noise nearby