Ozone
Park Overview
Ozone Park
is a neighborhood which is adjacent to the Jamaica
Bay, and its original name was derived from the air
that would blow off bay and ocean. Ozone Park
has always been known as as the place where the horses
ran, probably because it was originally home to two
race tracks. Today, Ozone Park is still home
to horse racing which can been seen at the Aqueduct
Racetrack. The main shopping districts in Ozone
Park are on Atlantic Avenue and 101st Avenue. Residing
in Ozone Park could get rather noisy because it located
close to JFK airport.
Ozone Park Residents
& Culture
Ozone Park
was primarily made up of Italian immigrant as well
as other nationalities, who all posses strong middle
class family values. Today, Ozone Park is home to
many other ethnic groups including Latino, Irish,
and Germans.
Ozone
Park Residences & Rents
Ozone Park residences consist
of both small apartment complexes, and one and two-family
homes. General rents in the area for studio starts
from $700-$1000, one bedroom from $900-$1200, two
bedrooms from $1250-$1500, and three bedrooms from
$1350-$2300.
Ozone Park
Transportation & Commuting
In Ozone Park you can also
catch the New York City Subway's "A" train
at 80th Street (Hudson Street), 88th Street (Boyd
Avenue), Rockaway Boulevard, 104th Street (Oxford
Avenue), 111th Street (Greenwood Avenue), Lefferts
Boulevard, Aqueduct/North Conduit Avenue.
The "A" train can have you in Midtown in 70 minutes.
As this is long commute most residents here feel
that a car is necessary. |
