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Populated by mostly Jewish and Italian families during 1960s, in recent decades, Elmhurst has become home-base to a large Asian and Latin immigrant community. Now a prospering working- middle-class neighborhood, apartments, co-ops and multi-family homes adorn the quite streets of the most ethnically diverse zip-code in New York City. Subway lines facilitate access the rest of Queens, or the half hour trip into Midtown Manhattan. Locals frequent the area’s small businesses, or may venture out to the ever-popular Queen’s Center Mall. If shopping is not your diversion of choice, you can enjoy the impressive architecture of places of worship, including colonial era- Christian churches and Thai Buddhist Temples.

Recognized for its quiet and comfortable ambiance, adorned with luxury high-rises and plenty of high-end property, Murray Hill has come a long way since its days as farmland. The neighborhood derives its name from the Murray family―18th-century Quaker merchants dedicated shipping and overseas trade.

The diverse residential options accentuate the area’s elegance. Buyers/renters are both surprised and enchanted by the luxury residential high-rises, beautiful turn-of-the-century townhouses, exquisite pre-war buildings, brownstones, and well-maintained co-ops and condos found in the area.

Due to its prime Midtown location, Murray Hill real estate has flourished in recent years; it is a quick walk to midtown's business district, and a short ride to downtown's diverse draws. However, the many ethnic restaurants, cafés, boutiques, bookstores, lounges, and a very popular bar scene illuminate this neighborhood’s own slice of downtown flair.

Modeled after an English botanical garden; Kew Gardens is a charming residential neighborhood with a mix of Tudor and Colonial style single family homes, mid-rise apartment buildings, co-ops and condos. This middle to upper middle class neighborhood boasts lots of green spaces and a serene ambiance, without any of the urban buzzing synonymous with Manhattan. Local cafés, restaurants, cultural centers and nightlife cater to an eclectic mix of residents, including young professionals, multi-generational Jewish families, and Irish, Russian, Caribbean, South American, Chinese, Indian, Korean and Japanese immigrants.

Recognized for its quiet and comfortable ambiance, adorned with luxury high-rises and plenty of high-end property, Murray Hill has come a long way since its days as farmland. The neighborhood derives its name from the Murray family―18th-century Quaker merchants dedicated shipping and overseas trade.

The diverse residential options accentuate the area’s elegance. Buyers/renters are both surprised and enchanted by the luxury residential high-rises, beautiful turn-of-the-century townhouses, exquisite pre-war buildings, brownstones, and well-maintained co-ops and condos found in the area.

Due to its prime Midtown location, Murray Hill real estate has flourished in recent years; it is a quick walk to midtown's business district, and a short ride to downtown's diverse draws. However, the many ethnic restaurants, cafés, boutiques, bookstores, lounges, and a very popular bar scene illuminate this neighborhood’s own slice of downtown flair.

The first neighborhood protected by the 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law of New York City, Brooklyn Heights is among the most popular of Brooklyn neighborhoods. With its spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, the prominent neighborhood draws an interesting mix of older residents, families, and Jehovah’s Witnesses. As if the breath-taking views were not enough, magnificent brick Greek and Gothic Revival houses, brownstones and mansions are found throughout the historic district. Given the high demand for residency, developers have focused on the addition new condos and apartment complexes in recent years. Surprisingly, despite these developments, the area retains its “small town” charm.