Astoria is it congested streets. Take public transportation to avoid insanity.
Hipsters and yuppies have discovered Astoria, which has contributed to rising rental and housing prices. It is still possible to find a great apartment with roof or backyard access that is a true savings from life in Manhattan. Closer to Long Island City, the streets are more industrial, the housing is grittier, and rents drop. Avoid living on 31st street with the elevated subway. North of Astoria Boulevard, housing tends to be in more expensive row houses, with fewer rentals. One bedroom apartments start at 00 to 00 as of 2004
Long Island city is the shortest commute to Manhattan from Queens. Many artists call LIC home. The great location has the attention of city and business leaders with big plans for developing the waterfront. This will be even