Astoria

Why people live here

NYC's deepest Greek neighborhood and one of its most successfully diverse, with apartments materially larger than equivalent prices in Brooklyn. The N/W gives you direct midtown access. Daily life is anchored by restaurants from a dozen cuisines within walking distance.

Who thrives here

Cultural-anchor seekers and value-seeking professionals.

A user who fits

Late-20s to mid-30s, partner or married, no kids yet. Modest one-bedroom in a prewar walk-up. Wants the food (Greek, Egyptian, Brazilian, Bengali — all on one block), the price, the N/W to Midtown. Brunch in Manhattan on Saturdays, dinner in Astoria the rest of the week.

The tradeoffs

• · Restaurant scene is famous. Nightlife less so.
• · N/W can be slow off-peak
• · Walking distance varies greatly by block

Anchors

Transit

N/W · R (Steinway) · M (Steinway) · F (nearby)

Parks

Astoria Park · Socrates Sculpture Park

Groceries

Trade Fair · Key Food · Mediterranean Foods