The Community

A neighborhood with history.

The house sits on the line between Briarwood and Jamaica Hills. Briarwood was named for the brambles and wild woods that once covered it. In the 1920s and 30s the first homes here were built with a plan in mind: Colonials and Tudor Revivals meant to feel like a garden suburb and a retreat from the pace of the city. That neighborhood is still here, tree-lined and quiet and well established, and an easy subway ride from Manhattan.

Getting Around

Subway

F at Parsons Blvd, E at Jamaica Center, about 35-40 minutes to Midtown. Plus the J and Z.

LIRR

Jamaica station, about 20 minutes to Penn Station, Grand Central, or Atlantic Terminal, and east across Long Island.

Bus

Q25, Q65 on Parsons Blvd. Q1, Q36, Q43, Q44 SBS on Hillside Ave.

Airports

JFK and LaGuardia, about 15 minutes by car.

Schools & Education

The house sits in School District 28, with options for every stage close by.

Early childhood

The Pickwick School, a daycare directly across the street, and Parson's Pre School, a couple of blocks away.

Elementary

Zoned public schools in District 28, including PS 86, PS 117, and PS 349, plus parochial and private options nearby.

Middle school

JHS 217, along with other District 28 options.

High school

Archbishop Molloy, Hillcrest, and Thomas A. Edison are all nearby.

Beyond

St. John's University's Queens campus is about a 35-minute walk, and Queens Public Library branches are close at hand.

Buyers should confirm current zoning and enrollment directly with the NYC Department of Education for the exact address.

Nearby Amenities

  • → Jamaica Avenue shopping and dining
  • → Forest Park, 538 acres of green space
  • → Briarwood / Jamaica Hills local parks
  • → Supermarkets and specialty grocers
  • → Restaurants on Hillside Avenue
  • → Queens Public Library branches
  • → Medical offices and urgent care
  • → Multiple houses of worship

This corner of Queens is diverse and stable, with families who've owned their homes for generations and keep them up. The block where the peach house stands is a good example, with homes spaced far enough apart to keep some room between neighbors.