Forest Hills

Forest Hills is one of Queens' most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods, anchored by the 142-acre Forest Hills Gardens — a planned community laid out in the early 20th century with input from Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., now famous for its English Tudor homes on winding, tree-lined streets. Beyond the Gardens, the housing stock is unusually varied: brick and stucco Tudors, a deep inventory of pre-war and post-war cooperatives, and newer condominiums and apartment buildings give buyers a wide range of price points and property types.

The commercial spine is Austin Street, a walkable retail-and-dining corridor that blends national stores with independent boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, plus a seasonal farmers market. The neighborhood is also home to the historic West Side Tennis Club and Forest Hills Stadium, a longtime concert venue and former host of the U.S. National tennis championships. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the borough's largest green space at over 900 acres, is a short distance away with museums, ball fields, and trails.

Transit is a defining strength. The Forest Hills-71st Avenue station puts E and F express service to Manhattan minutes away, with M and R service as well, and the Long Island Rail Road station sits within walking distance — one of the few LIRR stops that pairs directly with a subway hub, giving commuters a fast route to Penn Station and Grand Central.