We wish this amazing duo were homeowners so we could brag about them as members of KGCA – but they’re not; they are happy residents of Hampton Court on Park Lane South. Together they are an unbeatable team that has applied for and received grants for a variety of KGIA (KEW GARDENS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION) community projects, some in... » Read More
It gives me great pleasure to share with you that P.S. 99 has received an “A” rating on its NYC Department of Education Progress Report for the fourth year in a row. This has been accomplished through the efforts of the P.S. 99 community. Together we have worked very diligently and collaboratively, ensuring that our school motto “Every Child... » Read More
Once again, with the spirited and talented leadership of Kew Gardens artist Carla Reyes and her team of volunteers, KGCRA will be sponsoring Kids Art-in-the-Park, its most well-attended community event. Mark your children’s calendars now for Sunday, June 3, 11:30am-3:30pm, at Kew Gardens Cinemas Park on Austin Street, next... » Read More
There seems to be a good deal of confusion about the procedure for repairing broken sidewalks, especially those caused by undisciplined tree roots. A recent press article involving Councilman Eric Ulrich and/or the City paying for the repair – an experimental program – has compounded the uncertainty.
The relevant NYC web site... » Read More
In a society driven by the lust for efficiency, the computer, the lack of human discretion and the inability (it seems) to override the computer, numbers count. Actions appear to be taken based on the number of complaints statistically compiled. If you see something wrong or have a complaint – or suggestion – regarding any of the... » Read More
Construction on the vacant lot next to the P.S. 99 Annex (the Leah Weinberg Early Childhood Center), should be underway for a 2-story professional building. The building has been designed to complement the architecture of the adjacent school and for the floors and walls to align with the school’s so that if the school were ever to... » Read More
As the City has closed off our streets and our water supplies, and as it has torn up our roads in a neighborhood-wide effort to raise our water pressure, it has so far succeeded in raising our blood pressure. There has to be a better way. We can either dream of a better day or we can at least propose improvements in the City’s procedures. Our ideas... » Read More
As a result of the 2010 Census, required by the Constitution, and the re-districting that followed, Kew Gardens will have different boundary lines for its various elected legislative districts. The new Senate and Assembly districts proposed by our Albany legislators – and still awaiting approval by the Department of Justice at the time we prepared this for press (early April) –... » Read More
RUBY SHIH takes a holistic approach to health at acupuncture center her in Kew Gardens. The wonderful aura of calmness in her office makes any client feel comfortable and confident the moment you walk in. After 25 years experience as a clinical pharmacist, Ruby combined her knowledge of western medicine with her passionate belief that healing and health need to be addressed... » Read More
The Kew Motor Inn, located in a residential section of Kew Gardens, according to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, was a "haven" for hookers and their pimps. So was the Par Central Motor Inn, which also is located in a residential area of Kew Gardens.
Thanks to the city's "nuisance abatement" laws, however, the alleged hooker havens are no mas -- they were... » Read More
This Monday I wanted to meet a friend at L’angolo Pizza on Metropolitan Ave at 116 St. for some conversation, a slice and to enjoy the wonderful spring weather in their outdoor street side patio when I was confronted with a huge problem- there is no parking ‘for construction’ on a long stretch of Metropolitan Avenue because the DEP is doing water installations until the end of March. While...
Kew Gardens, a lovely garden community in central Queens, has quickly become a viral political battleground. The instigator is a 22-ton marble statue that has resided there since 1941. The...
If you just moved to Kew Gardens or are planning a trip, you are probably going to want to know about the nightlife of the area.
Kew Gardens is a big neighborhood in central Queens, NY. The...
Welcome to Kew Gardens, Queens, a neighborhood in Queens, New York that feels like a small town. Our neighborhood started out as a garden community (actually named after the Kew Gardens in London) and gradually became a quiet “urban” area, consisting of 25,000 friendly New Yorkers. Now that’s a phrase you don’t hear too often!
Due to cultural, demographic and geographic factors, the neighborhood of Kew Gardens is very different from the rest of Queens and New York City. This is a neighborhood made up of a diverse population, with numerous races, ethnicities and religions. It has many apartment buildings and many small businesses and restaurants that help to beef up the Queens economy. Because of its hill and curving roads, this is a slower-walking part of the city than say Manhattan or Brooklyn. Not only was this community a former garden village, but much of the area used to be a former golf course. No wonder then that you can find many hills and wood-frame colonial houses. In fact, 70% of all available houses were pre-World War II establishments.
Notable areas within the city are Lefferts Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue and Austin Street. The Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens Subway is also important, as it connects this quiet residential area with the rest of bustling NYC. The area has definitely had its share of celebrity residents in the past. Rodney Dangerfield, George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Anais Nin and Will Rogers called this neighborhood their home.
If you are looking for real estate, the style of which may be jokingly called “Archie Bunker bungalows” expect to pay moderately high prices—up to $500,000. Co-op homes are less and may sell for as little as $150,000. The larger the house, the more you pay; some co-op homes are $300,000 or over. Many of the homes here are gated low-rise complexes and have spacious grounds that require some maintenance. Rental prices are usually $1,300 or more every month.
Check out some information on mortgages, apartments and real estate in beautiful Kew Gardens!
Clear, 56°F on Friday, May 18, 2012
