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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![]() | $599,000 | Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom 1. 33-47 14th Street 7-C 33rd Road Astoria Queens WebID# 1729070 $599,000 3 BR 1.5 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $365,000 | Beautiful sun lit 1 bedroom now available in Queensview ! Queensview 3-C 21-20 33rd Road 21st Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1322128 $365,000 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $545,000 | Bright, airy, quiet, renovated sanctuary with terrace ! 60-11 Broadway 5-B 60th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1645544 $545,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $369,000 | Adorable mid century modern aesthetic in this four room 1 bedroom located near the heart of Astoria. Queensview 2-A 21-20 33rd Road 21st Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1713197 $369,000 1 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $449,000 | This two bedroom co op features an oversized living room dining area, kitchen and walk in closet right by the door for easy storage. North Queensview 5-B 33-43 14th Street 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1391049 $449,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $445,000 | This two bedroom, 1 bathroom is now available in North Queensview. North Queensview Houses 7-D 33-64 21st Street Broadway Astoria Queens WebID# 1314975 $445,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $1,125,000 | By Private or Virtual Appointment Only Presenting Astoria Lights A four completely renovated pre war co op buildings that have been reimagined and reinvigorated with open, loft style floor plans, ... Astoria Lights B8B7 24-39 38th Street Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1648186 $1,125,000 3 BR 2 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $559,000 | Welcome home to this completely renovated one bedroom, one bath at the very exclusive Astoria Lights Co Op located in the heart of Astoria. Astoria Lights 1-B 24-65 38th Street Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1683444 $559,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $479,000 | Welcome to one of the most desirable coops in Astoria THE CRESCENT HOUSE Truly an Urban Gem ! 31-85 Crescent Street 401 31st Drive Astoria Queens WebID# 1519554 $479,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $599,000 | By Private or Virtual Appointment Only Presenting Astoria Lights A four completely renovated pre war co op buildings that have been reimagined and reinvigorated with open, loft style floor plans, ... Astoria Lights C6 24-51 38th Street Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1648178 $599,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $480,000 | This is your opportunity to purchase a sun filled, high floor, spacious two bedroom apartment in Astoria LIC with open eastern and southwestern exposures ! North Queensview Houses 14C 33-55 14th Street 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1724261 $480,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $615,000 | OPEN HOUSE FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 12 00 1 00PM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Spacious NE facing one bedroom apartment features super large Terrace that serve as a second living area ... Pistilli Riverview East R207 19-19 24th Avenue 19th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1587695 $615,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $515,000 | Motivated Seller with the right offer, 2 bedroom 1 bath amazingly spacious fifth floor coop with private balcony offering beautiful Manhattan skyline views. 60-11 Broadway 5C 60th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1657258 $515,000 2 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $569,000 | Offering the perfect combination of quality and location this tastefully renovated bright 780 sq ft South West Facing one bedroom home in Astoria. 31-85 Crescent Street 403 31st Drive Astoria Queens WebID# 1645868 $569,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $499,000 | Spectacular Manhattan views from this spacious North Queensview 2 bedroom. North Queensview 8-C 33-43 14th Street 34th Avenue Astoria Queens WebID# 1683485 $499,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $515,000 | Welcome to the most desirable residential community in the heart of Astoria ! The Concord 6-C 25-40 31st Avenue Crescent Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1695370 $515,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $515,000 | Welcome to Queensview Cooperative ! Queensview 14C 21-66 33rd Road Crescent Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1587965 $515,000 2 BR 1 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $685,000 | Authentic loft living experience at 19 19 24th Avenue ! Pistilli Riverview East L209 19-19 24th Avenue 19th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1403694 $685,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $399,000 | Great 1BR 1BA Co op Apartment in Astoria, Queens Copy. East of Manhattan Co-op 3B 14-23 31st Avenue 14th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1338589 $399,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $635,000 | This spacious three bedroom home offers incredible value and phenomenal views ! 33-47 14th Street 12C 33rd Road Astoria Queens WebID# 1703328 $635,000 3 BR 1.5 bath Mid-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $925,000 | Massive amp ; Move In Ready Luxury Co op next to Astoria Park. Pistilli Riverview East R315 19-19 24th Avenue 19th Street Astoria Queens WebID# 1657141 $925,000 2 BR 2 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
![]() | $575,000 | You'll love this XL 1 bedroom unit at Astoria Lights ! Astoria Lights C3 24-65 38th Street Astoria Boulevard South Astoria Queens WebID# 1648097 $575,000 1 BR 1 bath Low-rise Co-op | |
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