Once a vastness of warehouses, Long Island City is now a dynamic community. Its convenience to Manhattan and waterfront upscale new developments, made it an ideal location for Amazon’s 2018 planned HQ2 hub. Art galleries, cultural centers, a new library, parks and trendy restaurants and bars made this area into a desired place to live in NYC.
Once a vastness of warehouses, Long Island City is now a dynamic community. Its convenience to Manhattan and waterfront upscale new developments, made it an ideal location for Amazon’s 2018 planned HQ2 hub. Art galleries, cultural centers, a new library, parks and trendy restaurants and bars made this area into a desired place to live in NYC.
Astoria is a culturally diverse neighborhood attracting young and growing artists who have opened galleries beside favorites like the Museum of the Moving Image and the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios. Outdoor space, food and shopping, all rich in diversity, and a 20-minute subway ride to NYC, make this growing area so very popular.
Bayside, in northeast Queens, combines suburban life with city living. One of Street Easy’s Hottest Neighborhoods 2017, Bayside is 28-minutes from Manhattan, close to major highways, has varied international cuisine, shopping, nightlife and its famed Bell Boulevard. Diverse housing offers buyers single and multi-family homes, condos, and co-ops.
Whitestone sits amid the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges overlooking the East River. Most Whitestone homes are single and multi-family houses, with some condos and co-ops and The Bridges at Whitestone, a new single family home development. Waterfront walking and bike paths can be found nearby. Express buses provide an easy commute to Manhattan.
One of the most affluent communities in the country, this Gold Coast village has great downtown boutiques and shopping and top-rated schools. Residents enjoy weekly summertime concerts. It’s booming restaurant scene offers al fresco dining, music and entertainment. The area is known as the iconic setting for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
Ranked as one of the best towns for family life in the New York metro area, Manhasset combines the best of city and suburban living. Conveniently connected to LIC or Manhattan via the railroad, many people pick Manhasset for its unparalleled commute. Its schools are known for academic excellence, art and music programs and outstanding athletics.
Once a public school building, MoMA PS1 is one of the oldest and largest modern art institutions in the US as it showcases emerging artists to support innovation in contemporary art. Locals even enjoy the outdoor scene at the riverfront park.
A well-manicured 12-acre state park along the East River with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, this park includes playgrounds, basketball and handball courts and beautiful gardens.
The only institution of its kind in the US dedicated to the history of technology and social impact of film, television and digital media, the museum, known as MoMI, is filled with captivating exhibitions.
With over 60 fabulous luxury and contemporary shops and a bevy of services, Americana is the ultimate shopping oasis. Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Dior, Chanel and more reside one next to another within a unique and exciting outdoor environment.
Located in Americana, Manhasset, Long Island’s most impressive shopping destination, Cipollini Trattoria and Bar is a casual, Manhattan-style restaurant.
Steppingstone Park overlooks Long Island Sound and is home to the marina, which offers: launching ramp, mooring facilities, sailing school. Also at Steppingstone is: children’s party room, children’s playground, indoor playscape, and much more.
