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Our Beautiful, Historic, & Convenient Neighborhood
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES:
“Forest Hills is five subway stops from Manhattan. Curved streets and Tudor-style buildings cover the neighborhood’s midsection, which is taken up by an historic, highly exclusive planned community named Forest Hills Gardens.”
WHERE IT IS:
“Forest Hills is an arrowhead-shaped section of central Queens on the E, F, R, M and G subway lines.
Commuters can also take the Long Island Railroad — which is more expensive than the subway, but a more or less assured 15-minute ride to Penn Station.”
WALKING TOUR:
“The neighborhood has three parts. The most distinctive, at least in the context of New York City, is Forest Hills Gardens, a planned community of Tudor- and Victorian-style homes and small apartment buildings with 6,000 residents, designed around 1910 as an affordable alternative to the tenements sprouting across Manhattan.”
“The neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfare— Austin Street — is pedestrian-friendly, with trendy restaurants and boutiques.”
WHO LIVES THERE:
“The Gardens cater to upscale residents, including many United Nations employees. The area has significant Russian, Central Asian, Jewish, and Chinese populations.”
SAFETY:
“Forest Hills boasts consistently low crime rates and a significant police presence. Forest Hills Gardens has its own private guard company.”
Forest Hills Gardens
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES:
“Forest Hills is five subway stops from Manhattan. Curved streets and Tudor-style buildings cover the neighborhood’s midsection, which is taken up by an historic, highly exclusive planned community named Forest Hills Gardens.”
WHERE IT IS:
“Forest Hills is an arrowhead-shaped section of central Queens on the E, F, R, M and G subway lines.
Commuters can also take the Long Island Railroad — which is more expensive than the subway, but a more or less assured 15-minute ride to Penn Station.”
WALKING TOUR:
“The neighborhood has three parts. The most distinctive, at least in the context of New York City, is Forest Hills Gardens, a planned community of Tudor- and Victorian-style homes and small apartment buildings with 6,000 residents, designed around 1910 as an affordable alternative to the tenements sprouting across Manhattan.”
“The neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfare— Austin Street — is pedestrian-friendly, with trendy restaurants and boutiques.”
WHO LIVES THERE:
“The Gardens cater to upscale residents, including many United Nations employees. The area has significant Russian, Central Asian, Jewish, and Chinese populations.”
SAFETY:
“Forest Hills boasts consistently low crime rates and a significant police presence. Forest Hills Gardens has its own private guard company.”
Food scene
On nearby Austin St. Cheap, excellent, quick, authentic Mexican food. Try the elote (corn with lime and spices), tacos, and Michelada (a cross between a Bloody Mary and a beer.) Vegetarian and vegan options. Open late.
Tacombi
71-22 Austin StreetOn nearby Austin St. Cheap, excellent, quick, authentic Mexican food. Try the elote (corn with lime and spices), tacos, and Michelada (a cross between a Bloody Mary and a beer.) Vegetarian and vegan options. Open late.
On nearby Austin St. Steamy, affordable, authentic Japanese noodles. Try the hot sake (rice wine) as well. Vegan options. Open late.
Tamashii Ramen
71-34 Austin StreetOn nearby Austin St. Steamy, affordable, authentic Japanese noodles. Try the hot sake (rice wine) as well. Vegan options. Open late.
On nearby Austin St., though a bit far down; 15-minute walk. One of the top-rated Chinese (in this case, clearly, Shanghainese) restaurants in all of New York, yet also affordably priced. Try the dumplings and the wine-poached fish.
Memories Of Shanghai
68-60 Austin StreetOn nearby Austin St., though a bit far down; 15-minute walk. One of the top-rated Chinese (in this case, clearly, Shanghainese) restaurants in all of New York, yet also affordably priced. Try the dumplings and the wine-poached fish.
On nearby 71st St. This is New York so, well -- you gotta. Excellent, authentic, fresh bagels, all kinds of cream cheese and other spreads, decent coffee, classic NYC characters. As close as you'll come to Seinfeld, today, in real life.
Gotta Getta Bagel Inc
10709 71st AveOn nearby 71st St. This is New York so, well -- you gotta. Excellent, authentic, fresh bagels, all kinds of cream cheese and other spreads, decent coffee, classic NYC characters. As close as you'll come to Seinfeld, today, in real life.
In Forest Hills Garden's Station Square, just a few steps from us, a serene cafe with old-fashioned pots of tea and fantastic French-Japanese desserts. Also has wifi, and room enough to work.
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Prince Tea House
36-39 Prince StIn Forest Hills Garden's Station Square, just a few steps from us, a serene cafe with old-fashioned pots of tea and fantastic French-Japanese desserts. Also has wifi, and room enough to work.
Slightly off nearby Austin St. Less crowded than Martha's, with fresh baguettes and French pastries better than most you'll find in Manhattan. Try the pain au raisin, a flaky, buttery raisin-and-custard-filled swirl.
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La Boulangerie
109-01 72nd RdSlightly off nearby Austin St. Less crowded than Martha's, with fresh baguettes and French pastries better than most you'll find in Manhattan. Try the pain au raisin, a flaky, buttery raisin-and-custard-filled swirl.
On nearby Austin St. The most popular site in Forest Hills, especially after dinnertime, when the lines are long -- for good reason. Try the Napoleons, eclairs, and fruit tarts. There are also sugar-free apple turnovers if you get there early enough in the day.
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Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdOn nearby Austin St. The most popular site in Forest Hills, especially after dinnertime, when the lines are long -- for good reason. Try the Napoleons, eclairs, and fruit tarts. There are also sugar-free apple turnovers if you get there early enough in the day.
Sightseeing
Designed by Olmstead, just like Manhattan's Central Park, but literally a forest, just blocks away from us. Beautiful and peaceful. Walk or run on the paths, or follow GPS to the carousel. Very safe and full of people during the day. Of course, as with all city parks, avoid after nightfall.
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Forest Park
Designed by Olmstead, just like Manhattan's Central Park, but literally a forest, just blocks away from us. Beautiful and peaceful. Walk or run on the paths, or follow GPS to the carousel. Very safe and full of people during the day. Of course, as with all city parks, avoid after nightfall.
Shopping
On nearby Austin Street. A small supermarket with great fruit and vegetables, health food, 'gourmet' food, fresh juice, and takeout. A little more expensive than regular supermarkets, but for a short stay it has all you'll need.
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Natural Market
84-01 37th AveOn nearby Austin Street. A small supermarket with great fruit and vegetables, health food, 'gourmet' food, fresh juice, and takeout. A little more expensive than regular supermarkets, but for a short stay it has all you'll need.
Too far to walk -- you'll need to go by bus or car, or get delivery through the app Instacart -- but a large food store with reasonable prices. The Instacart 'pickers' tend to rush and miss things -- so if you need something very specific it is best to go in person.
Stop & Shop
8989 Union TpkeToo far to walk -- you'll need to go by bus or car, or get delivery through the app Instacart -- but a large food store with reasonable prices. The Instacart 'pickers' tend to rush and miss things -- so if you need something very specific it is best to go in person.
On nearby Austin street. A small version of the large, cheap box store chain. Fine for household goods, tech, umbrellas, some clothing, personal care items, etc.
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Target
4024 College Point BlvdOn nearby Austin street. A small version of the large, cheap box store chain. Fine for household goods, tech, umbrellas, some clothing, personal care items, etc.
SEPHORA
7130 Austin StOn nearby Austin St. A branch of the international beauty chain.
Too far to walk -- you'll need to take a bus or car. A branch of the iconic New York department store, with reasonably-priced clothing and much more. For the real thing, you'll want to go to the original Macy's on 34th St. in Manhattan, but will take care of any more urgent needs.
Macy's
Too far to walk -- you'll need to take a bus or car. A branch of the iconic New York department store, with reasonably-priced clothing and much more. For the real thing, you'll want to go to the original Macy's on 34th St. in Manhattan, but will take care of any more urgent needs.
Laundry
On nearby Austin St. You can drop your laundry off to be washed and folded, or do it yourself. -- Or, for a laundry service with pickup and delivery, use an app such as LaundryHeap.
Liz Laundromat
On nearby Austin St. You can drop your laundry off to be washed and folded, or do it yourself. -- Or, for a laundry service with pickup and delivery, use an app such as LaundryHeap.
Medical
On the corner of 71st St., across Queens Boulevard. Branch of one of the largest US pharmacy chains. Open daily, early through late.
CVS Pharmacy
8801 Queens BoulevardOn the corner of 71st St., across Queens Boulevard. Branch of one of the largest US pharmacy chains. Open daily, early through late.
On nearby Austin St. Best place to go for any health concern during the day; they're closed at night. They take all forms of health insurance, including travel policies. It's clean and efficient, and the doctors are good.
CityMD Forest Hills Urgent Care - Queens
70-49 Austin StOn nearby Austin St. Best place to go for any health concern during the day; they're closed at night. They take all forms of health insurance, including travel policies. It's clean and efficient, and the doctors are good.
If you need to see a specialist, try this first -- an excellent local outpost of one of the top medical centers in Manhattan. If you can't get an appointment on time, then call NYU Medical Center or Weill-Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan. About a 15-minute bus or car ride away.
NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Rego Park
97-85 Queens BoulevardIf you need to see a specialist, try this first -- an excellent local outpost of one of the top medical centers in Manhattan. If you can't get an appointment on time, then call NYU Medical Center or Weill-Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan. About a 15-minute bus or car ride away.
If you need an emergency room, this is the best one, about 20 minutes away. For more than an overnight stay, however, it is best to be transferred to Long Island Jewish/Northwell in Long Island, which offers higher-level care. Takes all insurance plans, including travel insurance. By the way, ignore the name: you don't have to be Jewish to go there!
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Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
102-01 66th RdIf you need an emergency room, this is the best one, about 20 minutes away. For more than an overnight stay, however, it is best to be transferred to Long Island Jewish/Northwell in Long Island, which offers higher-level care. Takes all insurance plans, including travel insurance. By the way, ignore the name: you don't have to be Jewish to go there!
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