Sunday, August 27, 2006
No longer a fringe destination, Flushing has truly become a destination known for its mix of more than 30-plus cultures and ethnicities. But the drastic growth has generated friction between old and new residents as preservationists attempt to have the Broadway-Flushing area, north of the main drag, granted landmark status.
Definitely not Main Street, U.S.A photo: Marisa Torrieri
Population: Varies depending on source and definition of Flushing's boundaries. The New York City Department of Planning Census Tract puts the population at 140,000, other sources at 200,000-plus.
Mass Transit: No. 7 train to Main Street (30-35 minutes), LIRR from Main Street to Midtown (30 minutes); also bus QM2 runs express to midtown.
Average Price to Rent: Typical one-bedroom apartments go for $1,100 (private home) to $1,200 (bldg.); two-bedroom apartments go for $1,400-$1,500 (bldg); three-bedroom apartments go for $1,600-$1,700 (bldg).
Average Price to Buy: One-family homes go for $530,000-$760,000. Two-family homes go for $850,000 to $1 million.
Definitely not Main Street, U.S.A photo: Marisa Torrieri
Population: Varies depending on source and definition of Flushing's boundaries. The New York City Department of Planning Census Tract puts the population at 140,000, other sources at 200,000-plus.
Mass Transit: No. 7 train to Main Street (30-35 minutes), LIRR from Main Street to Midtown (30 minutes); also bus QM2 runs express to midtown.
Average Price to Rent: Typical one-bedroom apartments go for $1,100 (private home) to $1,200 (bldg.); two-bedroom apartments go for $1,400-$1,500 (bldg); three-bedroom apartments go for $1,600-$1,700 (bldg).
Average Price to Buy: One-family homes go for $530,000-$760,000. Two-family homes go for $850,000 to $1 million.
