Flushing
Flushing, Queens, is a bustling and diverse neighborhood located in the eastern part of the borough. With its rich cultural heritage, vibrant street life, and culinary offerings, Flushing has become a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike.
Known as one of the largest Chinatowns in New York City, Flushing showcases a vibrant Asian community. The streets are lined with an array of Asian markets, grocery stores, and specialty shops, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, spices, and traditional ingredients. The neighborhood is a haven for food lovers, with countless restaurants serving authentic Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese cuisine. From dim sum and hot pot to noodles and BBQ, Flushing offers a diverse culinary experience that attracts food enthusiasts from all over the city.
Flushing is also a cultural destination, with notable landmarks and institutions. Flushing Town Hall, a historic venue, hosts art exhibitions, live performances, and cultural events that celebrate the neighborhood's diversity. The Queens Botanical Garden, with its beautiful landscapes and educational programs, offers a tranquil retreat within the bustling neighborhood. Additionally, the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to the iconic Unisphere and the New York Hall of Science, provides ample space for outdoor activities, sports, and recreational events.
Transportation in Flushing is well-connected, with the Flushing-Main Street station serving as a major transportation hub. The station provides access to the 7 train, which offers direct links to Manhattan and other parts of Queens. Buses and highways also provide convenient transportation options for commuters and residents.
Flushing's diverse community, vibrant atmosphere, and rich cultural offerings make it a captivating neighborhood to explore. It is a melting pot of different cultures, offering a taste of Asia alongside a vibrant local scene, making it a must-visit destination in Queens.
Image Credits Photo by Dylan Freedom on Unsplash , Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Neighborhood Snapshot
Transit Score:
84/100
Walk Score:
89/100
Bike Score:
65/100
Commute Times
to Penn Station
16.5 min
22 min
to Grand Central Terminal
21.6 min
20.7 min
to Columbus Cir
12.1 min
11.2 min
to Financial District
34.5 min
29.4 min
to Union Square
25.1 min
28.1 min
to Downtown Brooklyn
45.4 min
30.2 min
to Long Island City
31.7 min
25.6 min
Buildings Fun Facts
Oldest Building in Flushing
Built in 1729
78-03 19 ROAD
Cheapest Building in Flushing (sold, p/sqft)
$2
63-84 SAUNDERS STREET
Most Expensive Building in Flushing (sold, p/sqft)
$18,685
142-28 38 AVENUE
Biggest Building in Flushing (total FAR)
1,389,532 ft
69-01 KISSENA BOULEVARD
Subway Lines
New Developments
Popular Buildings
History of Neighborhood
During the 19th century, Flushing underwent rapid growth and transformation. It became a popular destination for wealthy New Yorkers who built country estates and mansions in the area, attracted by its picturesque landscapes and proximity to the Long Island Sound. Many of these historic mansions, such as the Bowne House and the Kingsland Homestead, still stand today as reminders of Flushing's past.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Flushing experienced an influx of immigrants from various parts of the world. Chinese immigrants, in particular, played a significant role in shaping the neighborhood's cultural landscape. Today, Flushing's bustling Chinatown is one of the largest and most vibrant in the United States, offering a diverse array of shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions.
Flushing has also been a hub for religious tolerance and freedom. The Flushing Remonstrance of 1657, a landmark document advocating for religious freedom, was signed by a group of English settlers in Flushing, setting an early precedent for religious tolerance in the American colonies.
In recent years, Flushing has continued to evolve and grow, attracting new residents and businesses while preserving its historical charm. Its proximity to Manhattan and its rich cultural offerings make it a sought-after neighborhood for both locals and visitors alike. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to the iconic Unisphere and the site of the 1964 World's Fair, remains a popular destination for recreation and cultural events.
Architectural Style
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions Image Credits Patrick Stahl, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Zhenbanghuang, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Station1, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Leo Chiou, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Entertainment
Entertainment Image Credits N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , chaddavis.photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Benniken, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Popular Restaurants
Restaurants Image Credits Teefanyy, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , MR+G from Shanghai, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Marcela from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Ethan Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , 我乃野云鹤, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Famous people connected to Flushing
People Image Credits Harry Warnecke, Gus Schoenbaechler, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons , New-York Historical Society, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Movies
The King of Queens
Iron Man 2
The Wolf of Wall Street
Movies Image Credits Sony Pictures, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Versedi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Warner Bros, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Statistics for Flushing
| Date | Unit | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 20410 42nd Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,090,000 |
| 12/08/2025 | 76-12 35th Avenue 1B | Listed for sale at $299,900 |
| 12/05/2025 | 166-26 Powells Cove Boulevard 9A | Listed for sale at $399,888 |
| 12/04/2025 | 17-85 215th Street 15M | Listed for sale at $735,000 |
| 12/01/2025 | 22411 Kingsbury Avenue A | Listed for sale at $299,000 |
| 11/30/2025 | 69-06 66 Road | Listed for sale at $898,000 |
| 11/29/2025 | 33-34 109 Street | Listed for sale at $1,279,000 |
| 11/29/2025 | 76-36 113rd Street 2M | Listed for sale at $775,000 |
| 11/29/2025 | 111-20 14th Road | Listed for sale at $1,250,000 |
| 11/29/2025 | 142-15 26th Avenue 4D | Listed for sale at $258,000 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 332 | Listed for sale at $823,500 |
| 11/28/2025 | 148-09 Northern Boulevard 2O | Listed for sale at $749,900 |
| 11/28/2025 | 112-26 38th Avenue 4B | Listed for sale at $478,000 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 302 | Listed for sale at $633,180 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 309 | Listed for sale at $957,700 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 313 | Listed for sale at $1,080,000 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 329 | Listed for sale at $1,002,840 |
| 11/28/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 330 | Listed for sale at $692,960 |
| 11/28/2025 | 66-36 Yellowstone Boulevard 4A | Listed for sale at $309,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 64-39 74th Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,460,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 63-34 Fresh Pond Road 3G | Listed for sale at $510,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 16419 32nd Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,248,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 67-30 Clyde Street 6W | Listed for sale at $425,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 134-16 35th Avenue 6B | Listed for sale at $599,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 48-37 192nd Street | Listed for sale at $1,200,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 42-26 81st Street 2J | Listed for sale at $479,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 16419 32nd Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,248,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | 38-20 Parsons Boulevard 228 | Listed for sale at $938,000 |
| 11/25/2025 | 69-40 Yellowstone Boulevard 121 | Listed for sale at $775,000 |
| 11/25/2025 | 34-58 90th St M2 | Listed for sale at $405,000 |
| 11/25/2025 | 6836 Groton Street | Listed for sale at $949,000 |
| 11/25/2025 | 150 Burns Street 2D | Listed for sale at $769,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 18-50 211 St 6C | Sold for $340,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 64-34 102ND STREET 3W | Sold for $433,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 4204 64th Street | Sold for $1,400,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 15757 17th Avenue 6125 | Sold for $395,000 |
| 10/28/2025 | 47-27 Little Neck Parkway L2 | Sold for $165,000 |
| 10/28/2025 | 307 BURNS STREET | Sold for $2,089,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 10855 48th Avenue | Sold for $1,550,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 44-69 Kissena Boulevard 2P | Sold for $435,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 67-30 Clyde Street 5P | Sold for $345,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 26-21 Union Street 2F | Sold for $250,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 150-63 58th Road | Sold for $273,163 |
| 10/23/2025 | 48-26 44th Street 3J | Sold for $485,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 39-30 52nd Street 1G | Sold for $308,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 67-25 Clyde Street 6P | Sold for $182,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 3344 Junction Boulevard 5R | Sold for $210,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 149-32 Union Turnpike 24D | Sold for $295,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 13705 Franklin Avenue 3J | Sold for $270,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 67-09 136 Street B | Sold for $315,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 34-43 60th Street 5B | Sold for $222,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 134-46 Maple Avenue 6B | Sold for $560,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 66-13 60th Ln | Sold for $551,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 102-10 66 Road 25K | Sold for $380,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 82-13 32nd Avenue | Sold for $1,365,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 71-58 69th Place | Sold for $1,350,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 147-31 38th Avenue A64 | Sold for $330,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 71-11 Yellowstone Boulevard 5J | Sold for $262,500 |
| 10/22/2025 | 6730 Clyde Street 4F | Sold for $235,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 18-70 211 Street 5J | Sold for $290,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 21301 75TH AVENUE 2A | Sold for $263,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | 7914 153rd Street | Sold for $985,000 |
| 07/08/2025 | 2422 80th Street | Listed for sale at $839,998 |
| 07/07/2025 | 7584 180th Street | Listed for sale at $1,689,000 |
| 07/03/2025 | 5844 219th Street | Listed for sale at $1,188,000 |
| 05/27/2025 | 84-19 51st Avenue 2E | Listed for sale at $329,878 |
| 05/07/2025 | 108-49 63rd Avenue 2C | Listed for sale at $229,000 |
| 03/25/2025 | 2907A 159th Street | Listed for sale at $1,100,000 |
| 06/05/2023 | 149-45 19th Ave | Listed for sale at $1,799,000 |
| 10/05/2021 | 7152 68th Street | Listed for sale at $995,000 |