Astoria is a popular neighborhood in northwest Queens that has kept its longtime residents happy while attracting many new ones. It's convenient to Manhattan, has an urban atmosphere but with more space and greenery than other parts of the city, and features affordable, but appreciating, real estate prices. Eating and cultural options have grown over the years, earning Astoria’s reputation as one of Queen’s true gems. Once known only as a hub of Greek life, Astoria is home to immigrants from around the world and young people who have fled pricey Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Astoria’s original name was Hallet’s Cove, after William Hallet, the first man to own land in the area in 1659. Later, it was renamed to Astoria in an attempt to persuade America’s richest man, John Jacob Astor, to invest in the neighborhood, a plan which backfired when he only gave $500, but the name stuck.
Astoria's main shopping areas are 30th Avenue, Steinway, Ditmars, and Broadway. 30th Avenue and Ditmars are Greek and Cypriot areas. Meanwhile, Broadway has more Latin American flavor, and Steinway, just south of Astoria Blvd is a Little Egypt with lots of Middle Eastern cafes, markets, and shops.
The southern reaches of the neighborhood have swiftly changed since the late 1990s. Once barren, industrial streets are now home to restaurants and cafes.
As far as boundaries, there's no doubt that Astoria's western border is the East River, but go inland and all bets are off. Real estate brokers like to draw the southern border just north of Queens Plaza, though the Post Office marks it along Broadway and 31st Avenue. North/northeast is the Con Ed plant and the East River again. North of 24th Avenue and west of Steinway Street is known as Ditmars. Or go east and it's Steinway, another subneighborhood. The eastern border with Woodside is 50th Street.
Green Spaces, Landmarks, and Museums: Astoria Park (19th St between Ditmars and Hoyt) is on the East River with superb Manhattan views and a great huge pool, where the Unite States Olympic trials occurred in 1936 and 1964. ARROW Park (35-38 35th St) is a community garden. Athens Square Park (30th Ave and 30th St) is a hot spot. Other cool places include the Kaufman Astoria Studios' Museum of the Moving Image, Socrates Sculpture Park, Isamu Noguchi Museum, The Hell Gate Bridge, The New York Connecting Railroad, Bohemian Hall, NYC’s oldest beer garden, the Quinn Memorial Building, which houses the Greater Astoria Historical Society, and St. Michael’s Cemetery, where pianist and composer Scott Joplin is buried.
Area hotels include the Fairfield Inn and the Franklin NYC. Restaurants include Jackson Hole, Piccola Venezia, Last Stop Restaurant Café, Taverna Kyclades, Ponticello Ristorante, Trattoria L’incontro, Brick Café, Cavo, Kumo Japanese Restaurant, Angelo & Sons Bakery, Agnati Restaurant, Ayza Chocolate Bar, and Mom Bar Egyptian Restaurant. Bars include Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, Rapture Lounge, Albatross Bar, Irish Rover, McCanns Pub and Grill, Bar 36, Flemings Pub, Uncle George’s, Broadway Sports Bar, and Jimbo’s Sports Bar. Some of the hottest clubs are Zodiac, Club DNA, Eternity Lounge, Club 21, Waltz Astoria, Pirata Bar and Lounge, Shadow, Studio 34, Lattitude, Moomialounge, and Catra.
Annual festivals that attract thousands include the Astoria Chicken Festival, the New York City Musical Saw Festival, and the Queens International Film Festival.
There are a large number of public schools in Astoria, including private schools such as El-Ber Islamic School, Immaculate Conception School, Les Enfants Montessori School, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Queens Lutheran School, and St. Francis of Assisi School.
Astoria Transportation: Astoria is a 20-minute commute on the N or W subways to midtown Manhattan. The subway runs above ground along 31st Street.
Buses 18, 19, 19A, 101, 102, 103, and 104 criss-cross Astoria.
The Grand Central Parkway cuts through Astoria on its way to the Triborough Bridge.
For more information:
http://www.astoria.org
http://www.rapturelounge.com
http://www.albatrossbar.com
http://www.mccannspubnyc.com
http://www.myastoria.com
http://www.astorians.com
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![]() | $6,250 | Astoria/LIC: Fully Equipped Auto Repair Shop for Lease - Industrial 12-14 30th Ave 12th Street & 14th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1231488 EXCLUSIVE $6,250 3 bath 2500 sq ft Industrial Commercial Lease | |
![]() | $2,950 | Whole Townhouse For Rent in Prime LIC / Sunnyside Location! 48-69 37th St Greenpoint Ave & 48th Ave Long Island City Queens WebID# 1257043 EXCLUSIVE $2,950 2 BR 1.5 bath Townhouse Single Family | |
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![]() | $3,700 | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Rooftop Deck The Pillar 3F 30-15 Vernon Blvd 30th Rd Astoria Queens WebID# 1228059 $3,700 2 BR 2 bath Apartment Rental | |
![]() | $5,500 | Live in luxury in this stunning 1, 594 square foot apartment in elevator building. The Livelle 2A 30-11 21st Street 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1115851 $5,500 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $4,700 | This massive 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom duplex unit is spectacular. 35-52 32nd Street 2 35th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1254016 $4,700 4 BR 3 bath Low-rise Mixed Use | |
![]() | $4,700 | No expense was spared in this gorgeous townhouse beauty ! 31-84 Crescent Street 1-FLR Broadway Astoria Queens WebID# 1223231 $4,700 3 BR 2 bath Townhouse Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,517 | Corner 2 bed 2 bath unit with private balcony ! Vernon Tower 501 31-43 Vernon Boulevard 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1263109 $4,517 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,500 | GREAT FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE New Building, Great Location, Foot Traffic, Close to N W Trains. 23-08 30th Ave Astoria WebID# 1112040 $4,500 Studio 1400 sq ft Commercial | |
![]() | $4,431 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 1-B 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1238949 $4,431 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,200 | This is a three bedroom, two bathroom rental unit. 25-33 21st Street 2 25th Road Astoria Queens WebID# 1271250 $4,200 3 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $4,300 | Welcome home to this stunning and sun drenched multiple level single family house. 45-18 Newtown Road TWNH 45th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1248572 $4,300 3 BR 2.5 bath House Single Family | |
![]() | $4,089 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 7-C 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1233868 $4,089 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,000 | Recently updated and spacious 4 bedroom apartment available for April 1st move in. 30-76 43rd Street 3 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1236406 $4,000 4 BR 1.5 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $4,000 | Enjoy modern finishes and thoughtful details throughout this full floor 3 bedroom unit with 2 full bathrooms, plus a huge pristine private backyard. 32-23 38th Street 1 Broadway Astoria Queens WebID# 1263122 $4,000 3 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $4,000 | No Pets ! Fully FURNISHED 2 bed 2 bath unit with private balcony ! The Livelle 6-E 30-11 21st Street 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1171923 $4,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
$3,800 | This brand new Luxury building is centrally located in Astoria, and just minutes away from Midtown Manhattan. Astoria Central 6226 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1034607 $3,800 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | $3,845 | Brand New No Fee 2 Bedroom with Private Terrace at Astoria Central, N Q Broadway Stop Now with First 2 Months Free for Move ins Prior to March 31st ! Astoria Central 209 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1195135 $3,845 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,850 | Brand new NO FEE 2 bedroom with terrace Now offering 3 MONTHS FREE amp ; 1000 AmEx gift card ! Astoria Central 210 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1217249 $3,850 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,692 | Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment with Large Private Terrace Now Available ! Astoria Central A-209 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1261753 $3,692 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,800 | Sun drenched, true 4 bedroom with great open views, new hardwood floors, exposed brick, high ceiling, separate, windowed eat in kitchen, king size bedrooms with windows and closets. 41-06 34th Avenue 4-E 38th Street Long Island City Queens WebID# 1224064 $3,800 4 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,750 | This massive 3 king sized bedroom, 2 full bathroom unit offers plenty, the living area has plenty of space plus a dinning area that leads to the kitchen. 35-52 32nd Street 1 35th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1260062 $3,750 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Mixed Use | |
![]() | $3,667 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 1-A 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1233871 $3,667 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
$3,600 | New Building in prime location in Astoria. 35-16 Astoria Boulevard 6C 35th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1034719 $3,600 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | ||
![]() | $3,650 | Available November 15th This huge 1 bedroom penthouse has a living room space measuring out at 10 9 ? The Santorini PH-B 35-40 30th Street 35th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1244885 $3,650 1 BR 1.5 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $3,514 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 6-B 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1256986 $3,514 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,500 | OPEN HOUSE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY This gorgeous two bedroom apartment is located on the top floor of an elevator building. 31-61 37th Street 6-B 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1271266 $3,500 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,500 | Beautiful newly remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, duplex apartment. 24-56 38th Street 1 Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1250674 $3,500 2 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,600 | NOTE Pics are from a smaller apt in the same building. 30-20 12th Street 2 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1217252 $3,600 3 BR 2 bath Townhouse Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,450 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 5-J 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1262008 $3,450 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,500 | 3 BR 1 bath Townhouse Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,500 | 3 bedroom home for rent near Astoria Park amp ; train ! 25-16 Crescent Street 1 Astoria Boulevard Astoria Queens WebID# 1220942 $3,500 3 BR 2 bath House Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,483 | Now offering 6 weeks free and NO FEE Be the first to live in this sunny, modern two bedroom apartment in the heart of Astoria. Astoria Central 312 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1002997 $3,483 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,444 | Introducing the DVI Brand New No Fee Luxury Rentals in the Heart of Astoria. 34-22 35th Street 3-J 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1239107 $3,444 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,300 | 4 bedrooms 1. 5 bath large living room kitchen 30-85 48th Street 3 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1238751 $3,300 4 BR 1.5 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,300 | Huge 4br 1. 5 bath with Balcony in great location of Astoria. 30-85 48th Street 2 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1271233 $3,300 4 BR 1.5 bath House Multi-Family | |
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