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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 58-43 81st Street | Listed for sale at $808,000 |
| 02/28/2026 | 111-39 76th Road D8 | Listed for sale at $285,000 |
| 02/27/2026 | 224-24 Union Turnpike 4N | Listed for sale at $299,000 |
| 02/23/2026 | 7311 210th Street 1O | Listed for sale at $270,000 |
| 02/21/2026 | 4306 56th Street 2FAMILY | Listed for sale at $1,595,000 |
| 02/21/2026 | 5861 41st Drive | Listed for sale at $949,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 83-30 Vietor Avenue 413 | Listed for sale at $319,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 5828 251st Street 212 | Listed for sale at $499,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 112-31 38th Avenue 3D | Listed for sale at $499,998 |
| 02/18/2026 | 2516 Curtis Street | Listed for sale at $1,175,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 63-69 Dry Harbor Road | Listed for sale at $849,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 3238 86th Street | Listed for sale at $1,249,900 |
| 02/18/2026 | 43-26 58th Street | Listed for sale at $1,695,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 141-15 Booth Memorial Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,100,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 111-39 76th Road A7 | Listed for sale at $365,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 10201 62nd Road | Listed for sale at $1,498,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 14017 58th Road | Listed for sale at $1,225,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 97-07 63 Road 6H | Listed for sale at $449,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 59-09 Kissena Boulevard | Listed for sale at $1,699,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 6961 180th Street | Listed for sale at $1,948,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 7358 189th Street | Listed for sale at $1,429,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 108-50 62nd Drive 2F | Listed for sale at $375,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 37-50 87th Street 5C | Listed for sale at $250,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 98-25 64 Road 5E | Listed for sale at $281,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 14449 Northern Boulevard 525 | Listed for sale at $937,200 |
| 02/18/2026 | 14449 Northern Boulevard 316 | Listed for sale at $1,028,900 |
| 02/18/2026 | 13713 56th Avenue | Listed for sale at $750,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 4521 248th Street | Listed for sale at $899,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 5006 65th Place | Listed for sale at $1,580,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 142-05 Roosevelt Avenue 415 | Listed for sale at $395,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 209-25 18th Avenue 1C | Listed for sale at $299,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 104-20 47th Avenue | Listed for sale at $899,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 3536 76th Street 207 | Listed for sale at $450,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 13939 35th Avenue 4E | Listed for sale at $485,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 34-20 78th Street 3F | Listed for sale at $320,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | 2827 50th Street | Listed for sale at $990,000 |
| 01/29/2026 | 34-30 78TH STREET 5J | Sold for $176,970 |
| 01/28/2026 | 115-02 14th Avenue | Sold for $745,224 |
| 01/27/2026 | 22-13 119TH STREET | Sold for $655,086 |
| 01/27/2026 | 154-04 25 Avenue | Sold for $1,386,000 |
| 01/23/2026 | 220-55 46 Avenue 12H | Sold for $487,000 |
| 01/23/2026 | 68-37 Kessel Street | Sold for $1,075,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 3029 143rd Street | Sold for $1,200,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 34-09 COLLEGE POINT BLVD | Sold for $100,741,078 |
| 01/22/2026 | 3425 150th Pl 1C | Sold for $338,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 17-85 215th Street 5F | Sold for $600,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 23-20 Bell Boulevard 2D | Sold for $248,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 35-03 205TH STREET 329 | Sold for $339,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 106-20 70TH AVENUE 5C | Sold for $672,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 7548 195th Street | Sold for $1,220,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 14906 Northern Boulevard 504 | Sold for $480,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 34-06 81st Street 22 | Sold for $1,095,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 65-32 80 Avenue | Sold for $660,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 6743 Selfridge Street | Sold for $825,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 15020 71 Avenue 3E | Sold for $186,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 15427 11th Avenue | Sold for $900,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 102-21 63 ROAD A64 | Sold for $330,000 |
| 01/22/2026 | 146-17 Northern Boulevard 4A | Sold for $740,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 73-45 210th Street 3F | Sold for $330,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 26-25 141TH ST 2E | Sold for $340,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 44-05 Macnish Street 1E | Sold for $248,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 8-55 WYCKOFF AVENUE | Sold for $900,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 64-48 Booth Street 3F | Sold for $400,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 67-47 136th Street A | Sold for $299,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 11149 41st Avenue | Sold for $1,080,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 37-20 83rd Street 6J | Sold for $312,000 |
| 11/28/2025 | 14809 Northern Boulevard 2O | Listed for sale at $749,900 |
| 11/10/2025 | 131-05 40th Road PH1D | Listed for sale at $736,000 |
| 04/29/2025 | 7150 73rd Place | Listed for sale at $949,000 |
| 08/11/2021 | 4146 Hampton Street | Listed for sale at $1,148,000 |