Queens people, does this type of neighborhood exist?

We're not looking for a house yet, but I want to get familiar with the areas, so we can be ready when we do want to look.

I'm looking for a neighborhood that is residential, yet not too far from public transport since DH works in the city, and I also plan to. Less than an hour commute to midtown would be great.

I know there is always a trade off, but I'm wondering if any neighborhoods are sort of in the middle between residential and urban. I live in Forest Hills right now, and when we buy a house I think I would prefer more residential and less traffic on the streets.

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Douglaston Bayside Little Neck Aubendale - still tight your not going to get large plot of land but a bit more residential IMO

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Bayside or bay terrace

I loved it there

it was urban and suburban at the same time

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North Flushing. (East of Parsons Blvd, North of 33rd Ave.)

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Howard Beach!

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Whitestone/Beechhurst, Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck.

Basically, North East Queens starting at Whitestone making your way out towards the island.

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I second the Bayside/Bay Terrace area! I actually live in Forest Hills and work in Bay Terrace and I love the Bay Terrace area!!! Its true you probably won't get as much land but the area is a great feel and the houses look great!

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Kew Garden Hills, little neck, douglaston bayside

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I live in Fresh Meadows, its very quiet but still close to the LIE and the express buses to Manhattan. I have a two family detached on a 40 by 100 lot.

I grew up and lived most of my life in Astoria, its a great town with lots to do but small backyards if any and all attached homes. But I still miss leaving my house and walking everywhere :)

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Whitestone..that's where I grew up!

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I grew up, well til I was 14, in Floral Park (Queens side) aka Little Neck. I lived in a little private neighborhood off of Marcus Ave called Royal Ranch, and across from the golf course of North Shore Towers. When I was a kid-- it was great (my dad also grew up in the house), lots of neighborhood kids, block parties, etc. It was a small little residential community, with a private pool, etc. District 26 schools.

I am not sure what it's like now-- there was an article in the NYT a a year or so ago about how it has changed over the years-- but, lots of cute houses, decent yards and very close to the city!

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Howard Beach! That's where I grew up (new side) Actually even both my parents grew up there. Its a solid area, houses hold there value without a doubt, but def pricey. Normal lots I would say is a 40-50 x 100 but you can go bigger and smaller. My DH and I also bought there and lived after we got married (old side) and sold a few yrs ago bc we wanted Long Island. But its a great area, just can be expensive!

Let me know if you need more info! I can tell you a lot!

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A little biased but Rockaway/Belle Harbor! I still live here (depending on where you work in the city its more than an hour commute on the A train or express bus) but THE BEACH!

There's no parking on the streets in Belle Harbor in the summer so a house with a driveway (or friends) is a must. but that makes it quiet and lovely.

Winter, blah.

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Thanks everyone! DH and I don't need a ton of property. The main thing is being in a neighborhood without numbered streets and a ton of traffic (which tend to go hand in hand)

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We currently live in Whitestone. I grew up here and love it. Close to everything. Our house is a 2BR which is on the market. We are going to move out to the island. Never thought I would say that being a Queens girl! You can't go wrong with Whitestone. We just would like more property. Lots here tend to be 40x100 on average. Good luck to you!!!! Forgot to add $$$$$$

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Bayside.

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Def Whitestone!

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Another vote for Whitestone, born and raised. It is truly the best of both worlds--suburban/urban but you pay for that luxury


Someone mentioned FLoral Park MUCH more affordable. Nice area. Though I am not sure how convient it is to NYC.

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bayside
whitestone

beware though- real estate is very pricey in these areas

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You cant go wrong on the Port Washington Line on the LIRR IMO!

I grew up in Auburndale (Flushing North) 26 min to NYC on LIRR and never a transfer in Jamaica =)

My block had such a community- block parties. Christmas Carols, pool parties!
My best friends are all from that block that I still talk to today!

Great community. great shools, walk to shops!

Def recommend it!