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Astoria & Long Island City Neighborhood Information for Apartment Renters |
 Astoria is just one subway stop away from Manhattan, making it very desirable for city dwellers looking for cheaper rents. However, there are almost no high-rises here and the housing is not at all fancy, so you're definitely in Queens. Astoria has long been known for its tight-knit Greek community, although it's actually almost equal parts Greek and Hispanic. Astoria was a movie-making center in the early years of the industry, and since the 1982 rededication of the Kaufman Astoria Studios, movie-making magic has returned to New York. And if you like to eat, Astoria is for you: specialty food shops, restaurants, and fresh vegetable vendors are jammed into every block. And better Greek food can't be found in Athens.
 As Astoria's rents have risen, Long Island City became the focus of real estate conversions. Long Island City had been mostly an industrial center, with few residential areas. As heavy industry leaves, the factories are being converted into lofts or are being razed for new construction. Long Island City is crowded with two-family homes and small rental buildings. This is not a fancy neighborhood, but it is safe and friendly. There's still not many amenities, but Astoria is just next door.
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For complete demographic information on these neighborhoods click here. |
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| Astoria / Long Island City: |
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| 0 - 17 - 20% |
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| 18 - 44 - 45% |
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| 45 - 64 - 20% |
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| Over 65 - 15% |
Singles/families:
Astoria / Long Island City: Like most of the boroughs, Astoria is family-friendly. Long Island City is not as amenable since the are fewer true residential areas.
Type of Housing:
Private houses, small apartment buildings, walk ups over store fronts.
Typical price range:
Studios: $750 - $1000
1 BRs: $950 - $1700
2 Brs: $1400 - $2100
Transportation links to midtown/downtown:
Astoria: The N and W stop at: Astoria-Ditmars Blvd, Astoria Blvd, 30th Ave, Broadway.
Long Island City: Best serviced area for subways in the city: L E, F, G, N, R, V, W, 7
Estimated Commuter time to arrival in NYC:
To midtown: 20 - 30 mins
To downtown: 30 - 40 mins
Links to other relevant websites:
www.licweb.com
www.straphangers.org
List of possible photo opportunities:
Kaufman Astoria Studios (at 34-12 36th Street,), Manhatttan views, American Museum of the Moving Image (36-01 35th Ave. -- 35th Ave. at 36th St.). |
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