Astoria Overview
Astoria was given its current name in an attempt to honor the oldest John Jacob
Astor, who had a vacation house in what is now known as Astoria. In addition to Astoria, which is the main area,
this section of Queens also contains an area called Steinway. Steinway, was
settled by the Germans in the 19th century. Steinway was given its name
because Theodore Steinway, the piano manufacturer, had a piano plant
here. Steinway Street, Broadway, Ditmars
Boulevard and 30th Avenue, are the
major shopping
streets in Astoria. Astoria is very
diverse in both culture and the arts, and is commonly known for being a
safe, relaxed environment to reside in.
Astoria
Residents & Culture
Astoria is
largely Greek, as well as
German, Italian, Asian, and South American cultures have influence here as well.
Astoria is primarily made up of both young professionals and small families
who have been priced out of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Astoria Residences &
Rents
Astoria offers
both single and multi- family homes and a few large apartment buildings, as
well. Astoria has an abundance of fair rents, ranging for studios from
$900-$1050, one-bedroom from $1100- $1350, two-bedrooms from $1300-$1650, and
three-bedrooms from $1700-$2400.
Astoria
Transportation & Commuting
Astoria has
convenient access to the New York City subways "N, R, G, V, and W" trains.
The Ditmas Boulevard station takes you to 59th Street and Lexington in
approximately 16 minutes, Grand Central Station in approximately 25 minutes,
and Herald Square in approximately 29 minutes. |
