About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11559 offers a calm atmosphere with a variety of housing options, including many single detached homes and spacious units with four or more bedrooms. The area provides convenient transit access, featuring nearby train stations on the Far Rockaway Branch and several bus routes with stops close to residences. Central Avenue hosts numerous restaurants and several cozy cafes, complemented by easily accessible supermarkets for everyday shopping needs. Both public and private schools, from primary to secondary levels, are readily reachable in the neighborhood. Parking is generally easy to find, and the community benefits from a peaceful environment, making it an appealing place to consider for a new residence.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is rather convenient to move around in Zip Code 11559. Getting around as a pedestrian is feasible for house buyers in Zip Code 11559; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, it is at times difficult to commute by bike in this postal code because the cycling network is rather limited, and there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists. Zip Code 11559 is rather transit friendly as a result of Far Rockaway-Mott Av on the 8 Avenue Express and Rockaway Park Shuttle, and about 10 nearby bus lines. The favored means of transportation in this area is often driving. Finding a place to park is quite easy.

Services

It is usually an option for house buyers in this area to do grocery shopping without the need for a vehicle. Additionally, Zip Code 11559 is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and residents are served by around 10 cafes as well. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores. With respect to education, it is a short pedestrian trip to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 11559. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Zip Code 11559 is a postal code to buy a house in for those who prefer a laid-back environment. Since there are few pedestrians, Zip Code 11559 is relatively quiet, although noise levels are higher closer to the railway line.

Car friendly6.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.8

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

Groceries7.8

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