Flushing is the largest, most predominate Chinese and Korean area in northern Queens. Flushing, NY has become a dominate area for Asian Americans with communities such as Chinatown and Koreatown. In fact, Flushing's Chinatown has become the largest and wealthiest in New York City surpassing Manhattan's Chinatown.
Flushing real estate is dominated by attached multiple family homes and apartment buildings. Single family homes are available to the north. There are plans for new real estate developments in the thriving downtown area. You can find a small attached home starting at $400,000 and a larger detached home for around $1 million.
The downtown sidewalks of Flushing are crowded with people of all nationalities. In fact, you'll see signs in the downtown area in different languages. There are plenty of good eats in the area -- everything from American fast food chains to bakeries to nice Asian cuisine to street vendors, all selling a variety of foods.
Transportation is easy to come by in this community with air, rail and bus lines within a half-mile of downtown. Over 12 bus routes serve the community. The airport is just 10 minutes away and the subway is located at Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
Since downtown is a transportation hub, there is plenty to see and do around the Flushing area. Flushing-Meadows Corona Park, which hosted two world fairs, holds several events throughout the year. The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is a big hit in August. The park is also home to Shea Stadium, where the New York Mets play baseball and the U.S. Open tennis tournament takes place. The park also houses The New York Hall of Science, Queens Museum of Art, Queens Zoo, Queens Botanical Gardens and much more.
There is plenty to keep you occupied here. Let Ann Folan show you the available Flushing real estate properties.
