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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![]() | Available upon request | Prime Astoria/LIC Retail: 24 Feet of Frontage on Broadway - Heavy Foot Traffic - AAA National Tenants 31-09 Broadway 31st Street & 32nd Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1512785 EXCLUSIVE Available upon request 3 bath 4500 sq ft Retail Commercial Lease | |
![]() | $1,395 | Astoria: NO FEE! Full Floor 1 Bedroom For Rent with Heat & Hot Water Included 11-45 Welling Ct 2 30th Avenue & Welling Court Astoria Queens WebID# 1766579 EXCLUSIVE $1,395 1 BR 1 bath Apartment Rental | |
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![]() | $2,650 | Astoria/LIC:Astoria: NO FEE! Gut Renovated Full Floor 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 37-12 Broadway 2 37th Street & 38th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1744906 EXCLUSIVE $2,650 3 BR 2 bath Apartment Rental | |
![]() | $1,650 | Astoria: NO FEE! Duplex Apartment with 1.5 Bathrooms Available For Rent 30-88 36th St 1F 31st Avenue & 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1696495 EXCLUSIVE $1,650 1 BR 1.5 bath Apartment Rental | |
![]() | $1,900 | Astoria: NO FEE! New Construction 1 BR Apartment For Lease w/ Balcony & Dishwasher 30-88 36th St 2F 31st Avenue & 30th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1696494 EXCLUSIVE $1,900 1 BR 1 bath Apartment Rental | |
![]() | $1,970 | NO FEE Astoria 2 Bed with Outdoor Space 32-68 30th St 2 Astoria Queens WebID# 1641625 EXCLUSIVE $1,970 2 BR 1 bath Multi-Family | |
![]() | $4,950 | 2 BR 2 bath Apartment Rental | |
![]() | $3,250 | Cozy Alcove Studios Along East-River Waterfront: Prime Astoria! 10 Halletts Point 26th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1511053 $3,250 Studio 1 bath High-Rise Rental | |
![]() | $4,517 | Vintage sensibilities meet contemporary design at Astor Broadway, the new residential development bringing a fresh perspective to ever vibrant Astoria. Astor Broadway 5-E 29-10 Broadway 23rd Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1751420 $4,517 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $4,495 | Looking for brand new construction ? 18-23 25th Road 1 18th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1688820 $4,495 4 BR 3.5 bath House Multi-Family | |
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![]() | $3,600 | You don't have to compromise. Shore Towers PH19E 25-40 Shore Boulevard 12th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1743846 $3,600 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $3,550 | Stunning and Brand New Three Bedroom, two bath Home in the heart of Astoria right by the Steinway Street Train Station. 31-60 41st Street Building 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1722552 $3,550 3 BR 3 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,550 | ACTUAL PHOTOS ! TOP FLOOR ! 31-60 41st Street Building 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1729741 $3,550 3 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,500 | LUXURY 3 BEDROOM CONDO APARTMENT FOR RENT IN ASTORIA NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDING DUPLEX 2 FULL BATHROOMS WITH JACUZZI JETS AND GRANITE SINK COUNTER TOPS. 2-07 27th Avenue 4LB 2nd Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1653255 $3,500 3 BR 2 bath Townhouse Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,450 | Massive three bedroom two bathroom apartment in prime Astoria, just 2 blocks from the subway. 28-01 Newtown Avenue 3 28th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1710155 $3,450 3 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,399 | Beautiful Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Apartment Now Available at Astoria Central ! Astoria Central 514 31-57 31st Street 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1644108 $3,399 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,400 | Amalfi Condominiums, AstoriaA s best Value. Amalfi Condominium 5D 23-25 31st Avenue 23rd Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1740258 $3,400 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $3,350 | No broker fee. 3 Bed 2 bath in a new building. 27-59 Crescent Street 4 28th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 918980 $3,350 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,300 | NEW LISTING ! EVERYTHING BRAND NEW ! 33-20 23rd Street 2-FLR 33rd Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1723431 $3,300 4 BR 2 bath House Rental Property | |
$3,300 | Newly renovated and spacious four bedroom in the heart of Astoria near Broadway ! 33-20 23rd Street 2 33rd Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1747174 $3,300 4 BR 2 bath House Rental Property | ||
![]() | $3,300 | ACTUAL PHOTOS ! Bring your small pets ! 31-60 41st Street Building 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1737736 $3,300 3 BR 3 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,300 | Charming very large 3 Bedroom, with huge living room and sizable dining room and a very big kitchen this apt will not last ! 21-20 Hoyt Avenue South Building 21st Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1503657 $3,300 3 BR 1 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $3,300 | Brand new 2 Bedroom apartment 5A in Astoria 3300 NO BROKERS FEE2 Sunny queen size bedrooms with double closet on the 5th floor in a high end elevator buildingGorgeous island ... 27-18 Hoyt Avenue South 5-A 27th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1691707 $3,300 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $3,000 | Welcome to SHORE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM. Shore Towers 14-R 25-40 Shore Boulevard 12th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1759175 $3,000 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $3,000 | 4 BR 2 bath Low-rise Mixed Use | |
![]() | $3,000 | LIVE, WORK amp ; PLAY OUTSIDE ! The Astoria 2D 21-24 30th Avenue 29th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1733319 $3,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $2,400 | Bright, airy, quiet, renovated sanctuary with Terrace ! 60-11 Broadway 5-B 60th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1695839 $2,400 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $2,400 | Best of Astoria and Ditmars and Astoria Park location ! 24-21 Crescent Street 2 24th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1736753 $2,400 3 BR 1 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $2,950 | This exceptional Fully Furnished 1, 000 square foot 2 bedroom, 1 bath in the Heart of Astoria is your next stop while visiting the Big Apple. 21-67 35th Street 1-A 21st Avenue Ditmars-Steinway Queens WebID# 1697290 $2,950 2 BR 1 bath Townhouse Rental Property | |
![]() | $2,300 | Just on the market ! A two bedroom apartment with one bath located on a tree lined street known for its serenity. 31-74 33rd Street 3-R 31st Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1687780 $2,300 2 BR 1 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $2,200 | Wonderful 1 bedroom 1 Bath apartment for Rent in Astoria. 25-75 38th Street 1 Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1765355 $2,200 1 BR 1 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $2,612 | Welcome to this brand new The Thalia Luxury development sitting on 31st street. 23-61 31st Street 2b 31st Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1765336 $2,612 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Income Property | |
![]() | $2,400 | Our thoughts NOW ONE MONTH FREE BASED ON A 13 MONTH LEASE ! 41-06 34th Avenue 2E 38th Street Long Island City Queens WebID# 1402054 $2,400 3 BR 1 bath Low-rise Rental Property | |
![]() | $2,400 | Beautiful 2 Bedroom apartment in Astoria with NO BROKERS FEE 24001 King size bedroom and 1 queen size bedroom on the 1st floor in a 3 story walk up small ... 24-48 27th Street 1-FLR 24th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1765575 $2,400 2 BR 1 bath House Multi-Family | |
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