Little did the Quakers know when they demanded freedom of religion in the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657, that the neighborhood would one day become a case study in coexisting diversity. The Dutch West India Company first settled Flushing in the mid-seventeenth century, naming it after Vlissigen, the company’s major port in the Netherlands. When the English took over the area in 1664, Flushing became a separate town. Incidentally, Flushing was actually on the side of the British during the American Revolution. During the nineteenth century, Flushing’s nearness to Manhattan helped it thrive, and by 1898, it had become part of a then-new borough of New York City, namely Queens.
Today, Flushing has the largest Chinatown in New York City, in addition to scores of immigrants from all over the globe. The organizers of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs that were held in Flushing couldn't have picked a better location in NYC for a celebration of the world's nationalities. Today, Flushing is home to a wide range of ethnic groups including African Americans, Hispanics, Europeans, Asians, and more.
More so than any other neighborhood in the city, Flushing is a microcosm of New York as a whole and the characteristics and concerns of the area mirror that of the larger city. Much like skyscraper Manhattan vs. the outer boroughs, Flushing's downtown has a high-rise center with residential edges. Foreign investors, especially from Asia, are buying up property just like they are in Manhattan. Flushing has its own sprawling parks, including gigantic Flushing Meadows – Corona Park, where the lakes and walkways are given an off-kilter touch by space-age sculptural art.
Flushing is like an archaeological dig site with multiple levels of history exposed at once; colonial farmhouses, 1960s visions of the future, and recent ideas about urban development are all fighting for their place. Religious and ethnic diversity abounds and the combination of booming investment and immigration has led to a proliferation of both specialty boutiques and chain stores. The only missing element in Flushing is adequate subway access. The 7 train makes a scant two stops on the western side of the neighborhood, but the slack is picked up by the Long Island Rail Road and the metro bus system.
In the realm of real estate, Flushing has a healthy share of historical houses from the colonial era and beyond - as long as some landmarking regulations kick in to save what's left. For new development, multi-use is the key word in Flushing, where developers are hailed/hated and don't appear to be slowing down for any community group or anti-development blog. Co-ops and luxury condos with retail space on the ground floor seem to be the most common model, but residents are calling for inclusion of more affordable housing and community resources in new buildings.
Some of Flushing’s most famous landmarks include the John Bowne House, the Old Quaker Meeting House, the 1785 Kingsland Homestead, which is the current site of the Queens Historical Society, Flushing Town Hall, which is the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts’ main headquarters and concert hall, St. George’s Church, the 12-story 1964 New York World’s Fair stainless steel globe,the Fitzgerald-Ginsberg Mansion, the Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary, Victorian Garden, the Queens Museum of Art, which houses a scale model of New York City, the most expansive architectural model to ever be built, the Queens Zoo, the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Botanical Garden, and Queens Theatre in the Park. Area parks include Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Kissena Park, Bowne Park, and Flushing Fields.
Flushing is also home to CitiField, where the Mets play, as well as where Shea Stadium used to be located.
Flushing’s public high schools are Townsend Harris High School, John Bowne High School, The Flushing International High School, Rober tf. Kennedy Community High School, and Flushing High School, New York City’s oldest public high school. Flushing is also the location of two institutes of higher learning, such as Queens College and The City University of New York School of Law.
Transportation in the area includes the 7 subway line, 5 Long Island Rail Road stations, many bus routes, including Q12, Q13, Q14, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44, Q48, Q65, [[Q66 (New York City bus)|Q66], and QBx1, and for those traveling via car, the Van Wyck Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, Whitestone Expressway, and Long Island Expressway.
For more information:
http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/PDF/QN_Flushing_Dec04.pdf
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/07/29/dining/20080730_FLUSHING_INTERACTIVE.html
http://www.villagevoice.com/2006-08-15/nyc-life/close-up-on-flushing-queens/
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![]() | $4,000,000 | New Development - Multifamily Property - Flushing NY - 2 & 3 Family Buildings 146-05 Cherry Ave Flushing Queens WebID# 2135702 EXCLUSIVE $4,000,000 11 BR 10 bath 4773 sq ft Multi-Family | |
![]() | $1,398,000 | Centrally located Queens Multi-Family 132-14 Horace Harding Expy Flushing Queens WebID# 2254612 EXCLUSIVE $1,398,000 3 BR 2 bath 1875 sq ft Multi-Family For Sale | |
![]() | $1,190,000 | 33-66 Farrington Street, Apt 9I Flushing, NY, 11354 The Farrington 9I 33-66 Farrington St Flushing Queens WebID# 2274195 EXCLUSIVE $1,190,000 2 BR 2 bath 967 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,097,887 | 33-66 Farrington Street, Apt 13K Flushing, NY, 11354 The Farrington 13K 33-66 Farrington St Flushing Queens WebID# 2274198 EXCLUSIVE $1,097,887 2 BR 2 bath 863 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $995,000 | 33-66 Farrington Street, Apt 9L Flushing, NY, 11354 The Farrington 9L 33-66 Farrington St Flushing Queens WebID# 2274196 EXCLUSIVE $995,000 2 BR 2 bath 874 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | From $684,592 | The Farrington 33-66 Farrington St Flushing Queens WebID# 2272404 EXCLUSIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT From $684,592 Studio - 3 BR Condo | |
![]() | $875,000 | Detached Single Family Home In Flushing 56-17 138th St 57th rd Flushing Queens WebID# 2235432 EXCLUSIVE In Contract $875,000 3 BR 1.5 bath Detached Single Family | |
![]() | $1,349,800 | Flushing Commons - Corner 2 bedroom South - West Exposure Skyline Views - Downtown Flushing 138-35 39th Ave 13H Flushing Queens WebID# 1993933 EXCLUSIVE $1,349,800 2 BR 2 bath 1079 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,496,260 | 33-66 Farrington Street, Apt 12A Flushing, NY, 11354 The Farrington 12A 33-66 Farrington St Flushing Queens WebID# 2274197 $1,496,260 2 BR 2 bath 1115 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $2,780,000 | Location, location, Location, Downtown Flushing Area. 133-54 Avery Avenue College Point Boulevard Flushing Queens WebID# 2254917 $2,780,000 6 BR 2 bath House Multi-Family | |
![]() | $1,150,000 | NOVA Live Ahead of The Curve Studios to Three Bedroom Condominiums for Sale. NOVA 8-D 41-05 29th Street 41st Avenue Flushing Queens WebID# 2303200 $1,150,000 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $645,000 | NOVA Live Ahead of The Curve Studios to Three Bedroom Condominiums for Sale. NOVA 5-E 41-05 29th Street 41st Avenue Flushing Queens WebID# 2303201 $645,000 Studio 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $840,000 | NOVA Live Ahead of The Curve Studios to Three Bedroom Condominiums for Sale. NOVA 7-A 41-05 29th Street 41st Avenue Flushing Queens WebID# 2303218 $840,000 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,600,000 | This Beautiful gut renovated Single Family Home is located in prime Flushing ! 41-02 161st Street Station Road Queens WebID# 2303647 $1,600,000 4 BR 3 bath House Single Family | |
![]() | $1,498,000 | NEW ON THE MARKET. Priced to SELL at BEST VALUE ! Skyview Parc (Tower 3) 12R 40-22 College Point Boulevard Roosevelt Avenue Flushing Queens WebID# 2122392 $1,498,000 3 BR 3 bath Mid-rise Condo | |
![]() | $672,810 | New development luxury condominium Western exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Nusun Tower 6C 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211575 $672,810 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $795,000 | New development luxury condominium Southern exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom with balcony. Nusun Tower 7A 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211578 $795,000 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,254,400 | Brand New Community Facility For Sale ! Parsons Garden One CF1 153-53 77th Avenue 153rd Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2230302 $1,254,400 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $710,000 | Light filled Mint Condition 1 bedroom apartment with open skyline view at Luxury Sky View Parc. Skyview Parc (Tower 2) 1605 40-28 College Point Boulevard Roosevelt Avenue Jackson Heights Queens WebID# 2302351 $710,000 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,380,000 | Location Location Location ! Skyview Parc (Tower 2) 1601 40-28 College Point Boulevard Roosevelt Avenue Jackson Heights Queens WebID# 1859309 $1,380,000 3 BR 3 bath Mid-rise Condo | |
![]() | $999,000 | A perfect apartment is waiting for new owners. Residence 8 2FN 140-21 32nd Avenue Union Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2290176 $999,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,210,000 | NOVA Live Ahead of The Curve Studios to Three Bedroom Condominiums for Sale. NOVA 5-C 41-05 29th Street 41st Avenue Flushing Queens WebID# 2303180 $1,210,000 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,003,200 | New development luxury condominium Western Southern exposure 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with a private terrace and a private balcony. Nusun Tower 5B 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211574 $1,003,200 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $763,200 | New development luxury condominium Southern exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom with private balcony. Nusun Tower 5A 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211576 $763,200 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $731,900 | New development luxury condominium Western exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Nusun Tower 12D 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211579 $731,900 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,125,600 | Brand New Community Facility For Sale ! Parsons Garden One CF2 153-53 77th Avenue 153rd Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2230308 $1,125,600 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $969,000 | Brand New Condominium located on Northern Blvd. 141-26 Northern Boulevard 11-F Bowne Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2257922 $969,000 2 BR 2 bath Mid-rise Condo | |
![]() | $897,925 | New development luxury condominium Northern exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Nusun Tower 6G 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211583 $897,925 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,000,680 | New development luxury condominium Western Northern exposure corner 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Nusun Tower 7F 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211585 $1,000,680 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $970,160 | New development luxury condominium Northern exposure 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Nusun Tower 18F 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211586 $970,160 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $876,850 | New development luxury condominium Northern exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom with private outdoor terrace. Nusun Tower 5G 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211582 $876,850 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,050,560 | New development luxury condominium Eastern exposure 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Nusun Tower 18H 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211571 $1,050,560 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $721,920 | New development luxury condominium Western exposure 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Nusun Tower 11E 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211572 $721,920 1 BR 1 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,085,850 | New development luxury condominium Penthouse 2 floor Western exposure 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with amazing Manhattan view. Nusun Tower PH2C 136-18 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2211573 $1,085,850 2 BR 2 bath High-Rise Condo | |
![]() | $1,538,000 | Brand new community facility space in new development commercial condominium. Nusun Tower C302 136-20 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2277779 $1,538,000 Studio 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
![]() | $2,078,000 | Brand new community facility space in new development commercial condominium. Nusun Tower C205 136-20 Maple Avenue Main Street Flushing Queens WebID# 2277774 $2,078,000 Studio 1 bath Low-rise Condo | |
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