Whitestone Overview
Whitestone
was reportedly named after a large white rock that stood near the
shore. Whitestone is comprised of the areas Beechhurst and Whitestone. Beechurst was formed as part of Whitestone and was called Beechurst because
of the beech trees located there. Whitestone was primarily a manufacturing
town in early 1900's. Whitestone, now has mostly transformed to a
residential community with many single-family homes, small apartment houses,
as well as two large apartments complexes. Whitestone provides a serine environment to reside in
as it borders the East River. The main shopping areas are located along 14th
Avenue and 150th Street, and at the Whitestone Shopping Center.
Whitestone Residents & Culture
In the beginning Whitestone was mostly settled by German
immigrants, lately it has seen a influx of many immigrants from all
over. Today, Whitestone is a multicultural and ethnically diverse area.
Whitestone Residences & Rent
Most of the area's apartment buildings were constructed
during the 1950s. There are mostly single-family homes, and small apartment
houses as well two large apartments complexes. General rents in the area
for studio ranges from $700-$1000, one
bedroom from $900-$1200, two bedrooms from $1300-$2000, and three plus bedrooms start at
$2000-up.
Whitestone Transportation & Commuting
Most commuting is
done via the New York City Subway, by the "7" train. The "7" train can
have you in Midtown in 30 minutes, and in Downtown in 45 minutes.
One can also commute via express bus which runs often and takes about
45 minutes barring any traffic delays. |
