About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11779 offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere with a range of housing types, from cozy lofts to spacious residences featuring four or more bedrooms. The area is predominantly composed of single detached homes, contributing to its welcoming and distinctive character. Residents have convenient access to over 50 dining options including diverse restaurants and cafes, enhancing the neighborhood’s vibrant local scene. Daily shopping needs can be met at around 10 supermarkets within the area. Commuting is facilitated by proximity to major highways and the Ronkonkoma Branch, providing reliable options for reaching surrounding destinations efficiently.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good mode of transportation in Zip Code 11779. It is very convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as Long Island Expy, are fairly easy to access from anywhere in this area. On the other hand, the public transit network in Zip Code 11779 is rather limited. Nonetheless, there is the Ronkonkoma with access to the Ronkonkoma Branch. Property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very popular in Zip Code 11779, although running common errands is convenient without a car. The bicycle is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Zip Code 11779 as there are few bike lanes, and the area is not especially flat.

Services

A supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a rather short pedestrian trip from anywhere in Zip Code 11779. Additionally, this postal code is a good place in which to go out to eat, and property owners are served by about 20 cafes as well. In terms of education, it is a reasonably short trip to access primary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 11779. However, there are only a few high schools and consequently they can be a rather long distance away. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

The character of Zip Code 11779 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Zip Code 11779 is very quiet, as the streets are usually very peaceful near the airport (Long Island Mac Arthur), Long Island Expy or the railway line.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

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

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries6.4

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