41st St, Astoria / Long Island City

The beauty of 41st Street lies not with the block itself, rather the position it holds in relation to other important areas of Astoria. It is one block off of Steinway Street, so you are close to all sorts of restaurants and retail stores. Not only that, but you are close to the R, G, and V subway line at Steinway Street and Broadway, as well as several bus routes running along the avenues that intersect it.

The block itself is 99% residential, with only a few small businesses along it, and a supermarket at the corner of 28th Avenue. It is primarily composed of apartment buildings from 35th Avenue up to Astoria Boulevard, until you cross over it and start seeing more 1-2 family dwellings.

Overall a good block to live on. There is some car traffic as a result of Steinway Street but it is not something that majorly compromises the quality of living.

41st Street in Brooklyn is chalked full of small businesses, including some restaurants and churches. This street is moderately busy, as are all streets in the neighborhood. The housing situation in this neighborhood is modest, and I think that this area could be considered on a move to Brooklyn, given the accessibility to the city. You’ll find the D and M trains on 9th Avenue and the R train on 45th Street and 4th Avenue. Another perk to this street is the quaint Sunset Park located between 5th and 7th Avenue, a great place to take the family on the weekends. All in all, I think that this is a cute neighborhood for young families looking to find a quieter place than Manhattan to call “home.”