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I am a native Manhattanite, now priced out of Manhattan and looking to buy in Queens. So far, the neighborhoods where I've found properties I can afford and would want to live in are Jackson Heights and Forest Hills. Forest Hills seems nicer and more established, but it's also a further commute. Jackson Heights is a better commute, but not quite as nice (though still decent). Anyone know anything about these 2 neighborhoods? Is the commute to Forest Hills too far, or would it be worth the extra trek to live in the nicer area? I'd appreciate any and all feedback.
Forest Hills has the F train, super fast to Manhatten.
The 7 train is a long 3rd work hell from rush hour well into the evening. I kind of like all the bodegas, bars, junkshops in Jackson Heights-Elmhurst.
It also has great restaurants like La Fusta, were a great steak and a BIG pitcher of wine wont cost you $90. http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant...ta-restaurant/ You can also play your stereo and guitar without headphones Friday 9PM and nobody calls the cops. Summertime your neighbors say hello and give you a beer
Forest Hills is a little more suburban like alot of Queens. I would say Jackson Heights would probably be cheaper though because its the lower class option of the two but its still not a bad neighborhood. You might want to look in South Ozone Park. Its pretty cheap and not alot of crime.
South Ozone Park, its twice the travel than Forest Hills.... I think he's trying to avoid the time on the subway. In Jackson heights, the area about 4 blocks north of Roosevelt Ave is still relatively quiet, the buildings are kept nice and the aprtments are usually big. The only downer is travelling on the 7 train and dealing with the congestion of Roosevelt Ave. Maybe you would consider the next neighborhood east, Woodside?
South Ozone Park, its twice the travel than Forest Hills.... I think he's trying to avoid the time on the subway. In Jackson heights, the area about 4 blocks north of Roosevelt Ave is still relatively quiet, the buildings are kept nice and the aprtments are usually big. The only downer is travelling on the 7 train and dealing with the congestion of Roosevelt Ave. Maybe you would consider the next neighborhood east, Woodside?
What yall trying to say about the 7! Yeah, the 7 sucks most of the time. The good thing is, I'm by the Flushing-Main. St stop. So I get first crack at the seats!
Forest Hills!! it will take 20 minutes to get to the city from 71 continental stop....E train express...apartments are nice, austin street is nice, you got everythnig you need there......
10 years ago Jackson Heights was the NY HDQ for the Columbian cartels. As soon as the sun went down Roosevelt ave was a center of sin where one could find coke/hooker/smack/TV hookers. Unless you are actively involved in these shenanigans I don't think this is the place to be.
Jackson Heights isn't bad. Forest Hills is a litte more "well-stocked," in terms of services, stores, and etc. Neither are bad neighborhoods. I would say Forest Hills is a little better but hurry it is getting more expensive by the minute.
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