About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11716 offers a tranquil neighborhood with predominantly single detached homes built during the 1960 to 1980 period, featuring spacious layouts of three to four bedrooms or more. Residents benefit from convenient access to a variety of over 50 restaurants and coffee shops, alongside approximately 10 supermarkets throughout the area. The neighborhood’s quiet atmosphere is complemented by an even terrain, making bicycling a favorable transport option for reaching most destinations. Parking availability is excellent, and several bus lines provide transit options. Primary schools are located near all residences, supporting easy access to education within the community’s peaceful setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 11716 is very car friendly. Parking is quite easy. In contrast, the public transit service in Zip Code 11716 is not very frequent. Nonetheless, property owners profit from the Oakdale on the Montauk Branch. Homeowners benefit from a few bus lines. It is convenient to move around by bicycle in this area because there are a limited number of elevation changes. In contrast, traveling as a pedestrian is not very common in Zip Code 11716, even though meeting daily needs is convenient without a car.

Services

Property owners in Zip Code 11716 will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short pedestrian trip away. Likewise, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a small number of coffee shops is available as well. Regarding education, in this postal code, property buyers will often be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, high schools are not especially abundant and thus not always within a short distance.

Character

The character of Zip Code 11716 is exemplified by its calm environment. The noise levels in Zip Code 11716 are low, as the streets are generally peaceful - however some parts can be quite loud, especially near the airport (Long Island Mac Arthur).

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly0.8

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.4

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