Forest Hills Overview
Forest Hills is the neighborhood of Queens where everyone would
like to reside in. Forest Hills has large homes and apartment
complexes with beautiful landscape lawns and gardens. Forest
Hills is also home to some of Queens finer restaurants, and
quaint cafes. Forest Hills has two shopping areas: national
chain and independent stores can be found along 71st
Ave./Continental Ave., Austin Street and Queens Boulevard, while
Metropolitan Avenue is known for its unique antique shops.
Forest Hills
Residents & Culture
Forest Hills is home to mostly upper middle
class people of all nationalities. Most are Manhattan commuters
looking for a suburb to raise their children.
Forest Hills
Residences & Rent
Most of the area's apartment buildings were
constructed during the 1930s and 40s. There are both large
houses, and high rise complexes. General rents in the area range
of studios from $700-$1100, one bedrooms from $900-$1300, two
bedrooms from $1400-$2200 and three plus bedrooms start at
$2500-up.
Forest Hills
Transportation & Commuting
Most commuting is done via the New York City Subway, by the
E,F,M,R trains. The E and F trains can have you in Midtown in
20 minutes, and downtown in 35 minutes. One can also commute via
the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Station Square (Austin
Street and 71st Avenue) which will have a commuter in Penn
Station in just 15 minutes. |