No Fee Astoria Apartments

Astoria, Queens is probably best known as the ethnic food mecca of New York City, but eating is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cultural richness of this vibrant neighborhood. Few neighborhoods garner as much pride from their residents as Astoria.

Stroll down almost any east-west avenue in the community and you’ll find a thriving family owned restaurant from every country imaginable. The area is absolutely brimming with ethnic restaurants whose incomparable flavors and reasonable prices put Manhattan to shame.
In Astoria, national food chains have been almost completely pushed out by local ones, and despite the presence of a giant Costco chain store nearby, most locals still get their kitchen basics at the small, local grocers and butchers along these avenues.

In addition to its incredible food scene, Astoria is endowed with ample parkland; Astoria Park houses New York’s largest public swimming pool and boasts views of the Hell Gate Bridge and New York Connecting Railroad, and Socrates Sculpture Park is an internationally renowned outdoor museum that hosts annual parades, festivals, and other public gatherings, as well as hosting free arts education programs. Other notable attractions include St. Demetrius Cathedral, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, the Lent Homestead, and 300-year-old Riker Burial Ground.
Housing options in Astoria include a diverse mix of old two-family houses, converted condos, and newer apartment buildings. Many residents keep up beautiful personal garden and apartment-dwellers can take advantage of the community green spaces scattered across the neighborhood. Living in the area is relatively inexpensive, but due to increasing awareness of Astoria’s charms, prices are slowly rising. Nevertheless, the neighborhood remains one of the most cost-effective alternatives to Manhattan with outstanding 10-15 minute commute times.