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Queens's Largest Source of No Broker Fee Apartments Whitestone, College Point & Beechhurst : Queens Apartments
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 Whitestone, according to one source, was named for (surprise!) a large white rock that sat on the shore of the East River. One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Lewis, lived here; the British destroyed his home during the Revolutionary War, so there's nothing to mark its existence. However, there is a beautiful little park, named after Francis Lewis, at the foot of that bridge (3rd Ave & 14th St.). Whitestone once had a busy industrial base, but now it's mostly residential, with many beautiful, single-family homes. Shopping is located along 14th Avenue and 150th Street, and at the Whitestone Shopping Center.
 College Point was named in 1836 after an Episcopal clergyman established St. Paul's School there for training ministers. The school no longer exists. The large Industrial Park houses light manufacturing, but College Point is mostly residential. Commuting from College Point can be a difficult task if you do not have a car. Most commuters get to the train stations in nearby Flushing. This prosperous neighborhood was originally settled by the Dutch and English in the early 1700s. Today, like all of Queens, these neighborhoods are a mix of people hailing from all over the globe.
Beechhurst, a community within Whitestone, was developed in the 1910s, and named because of the fine beech trees on the site. "Hurst" is German for woods, although the German influence has faded a bit. Beechhurst has lovely single-family homes. The large Le Havre Co-op (over 1000 apartments) is by the water in Beechhurst. Today, like all of Queens, these neighborhoods are a mix of people hailing from all over the globe. |
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Whitestone / College Point / Beechhurst: |
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For complete demographic information on these neighborhoods click here. |
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| Age Group: |
| Whitestone / College Point / Beechhurst: |
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| 0 - 17 - 20% |
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| 18 - 44 - 30% |
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| 45 - 64 - 30% |
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| Over 65 - 20% |
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Singles/families:
Whitestone / College Point / Beechhurst: A lovely place for families because of the suburban feel.
Type of Housing:
Most of the area's residences were constructed in the late 1800s. There are mainly old Victorians, and single and multi-family homes. Some large co-op apartment complexes.
Typical price range:
Studios: $750 - $1000
1 BRs: $900 - $1400
2 Brs: $1100 - $1600
Transportation links to midtown/downtown:
There are no subway stops in these areas. You'll need to go to Flushing to pick up the 7. A car is a necessity.
Estimated Commuter time to arrival in NYC:
To midtown: 20 mins
To downtown: 30 mins
Links to other relevant websites:
www.preserve.org/queens/collegep.htm
List of possible photo opportunities:
Whitestone Bridge, a beech-tree lined street in Beechhurst (Beeches have big trunks with large canopies; some of them look like their leaves are brownish.), Whitestone Shopping Center, houses, Le Havre Co-op (it has 1000 apts - see photo below). Landmarked Poppenhusen Institute, at 114-04 14th Rd. |
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