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Location: Astoria is located in Western Queens. As one would expect with a popular neighborhood, its borders are often defined quite liberally by real estate brokers. Most commonly, the southern border is assumed to be 36th avenue. To the west Astoria is bounded by the East River, to the east - by Steinway Street.

Character: Astoria is a wonderfully mixed neighborhood that combines some of the best things found in New York - proximity to Manhattan, relatively safe, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment, relatively affordable rents, abundance of dining options and even a budding arts scene. Its elevated "N" train line will surely remind of you of Chicago and you can easily walk to the waterfront where the views would probably rival those of Second City.

Demographics: Mixed nationalities and income levels. Astoria has traditionally been considered one of the most heavily "Greek" areas outside of Greece and Cyprus. In addition, a number of Italians live here, not to mention the Irish, the Asians, the Eastern Europeans, the Mexicans, the Arabs and many others.

Apartments & Real Estate

Compared to Manhattan, the rents are reasonable. In Astoria, you can expect to rent a decent 1-bedroom apartment for about $1,600, a 2-bedroom for about $1,900, etc.

Generally, the same comment applies to the price of home ownership. The area is not immune to luxury condo development, however. Several condo buildings have sprung up with price tags exceeding half a million dollars. Supposedly, real estate developers are eyeing the old industrial buildings across from Socrates Sculpture Park and the area along the East River waterfront.

Currently (2007) new condos fetch around $600 per square foot which is noticeably lower than in Manhattan and even Long Island City 37-25 81st Street

Selected Rental Buildings

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Selected No-Fee Rental Listings

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Condo & Co-op Buildings

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Neighborhood Photos

30th Avenue Cafe
30th Avenue Cafe

Astoria (Queens). Broadway.
Astoria (Queens). Broadway.

Astoria (Queens). Broadway.
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