New York, NY

Briarwood

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$145K - $4.3M
For Sale on Trulia:
89 homes
Rent:
$1.48K - $4K
For Rent on Trulia:
137 homes
To Downtown New York:
27 minutes
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What Locals Say about Briarwood

At least 430 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Jose Garcia
    "I live in Woodhaven I grew up in Richmond Hill actually loved and went to Chicago for 10 years and I am so happy that I’m back. There’s nothing like the neighborhoods surrounding from Richmond Hill ozone Park Woodhaven Forest Hills Rego Park."
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  • TN
    "My commute is safe and easy. The subway is very close, making the commute to the city very accessible. "
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  • D6qvdq2c4v
    "Quiet, beautiful and friendly area with lots of amenities in walking distance. With school across the street from my building, expect morning traffic ;) "
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  • D6qvdq2c4v
    "I love this area and have lived here since the year of 2020. Very quiet area. Nice parks, supermarkets not too far and people are very friendly and keep to themselves "
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  • D6qvdq2c4v
    "A very big playground across Molloy HS. Then there is a basketball court and big area for people to workout half block down the street."
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  • Samsad zerin
    "This is amazing neighborhood.i like this place very much.i want to live here .i like everything here.i like my apartment."
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  • Trulia User
    "Ok. Not the best ok. Good neighborhood, close to F train, and stores, very quiet, family friendly, and just amazing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very easy, we have several subway line and LIRR train, and a lot of buses very convenient neighborhood to live, "
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute is great. All the trains are near. The express trains gets me to the city in less than 30 minutes. Tops!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are local mom and pop shops as well as diverse restaurants and local transportation that take you in to Manhattan in 25 min!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 5 years and it's very quiet and diverse which I love very much. everyone is friendly & respect each other spaces"
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  • Trulia User
    "very quiet, diverse and everything is conveniently situated. mass transit 🚇 ,🚌 is very easy to navigate. Not much Caribbean spots but you will find meals. Doctors clinics, supermarkets, banks are available "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a lot of public transportation near me but it’s not safe. It’s always something happening in the trains."
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  • Trulia User
    "Diverse demographic. A lot of new developments in Jamaica near transportation. Homes are overpriced "
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  • Trulia User
    "Briarwood is great, close to everything, lots of shops and public spaces. Well lit. Lots of Public transportation"
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners would love the greenspace where their pups can do their business and the shade from the trees suring the hot months to provide the necessary shade durimg walks."
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  • Trulia User
    "It has its pros and cons, doesn’t feel too safe to walk further away from the neighborhood and not really much places nearby to shop and no cvs that’s good."
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  • Trulia User
    "This community has houses of worship for EVERY denomination and, regardless of backgrounds, we all respect the different Holy days and celebrations and share with one another the rich traditions that make us unique."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are two parks in the area both close by.it has schools and it’s pretty kid friendly. Good for taking walk with your little ones. Two supermarkets near by, great for quick runs to buy the essential ingredients. "
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  • Trulia User
    "jamaica is great placing for live. last 1990,95 was very bad neighbours. after long time now is okay. dog owners take care dog. we watch every day & night. thanks "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhoof, it is very nice the People are frendly. I'm feeling confortable and insure"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not much foot traffic, spacious sidewalks. Popular dog park at Overlook. Most houses/apartments are roomy for pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s no cvs here, it doesn’t feel safe to walk to places far away. Some people are nice, got two park options and an elementary school that has 3 stars."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s close to the grocery and park but doesn’t have a good cvs nor does it feel safe,I feel like I’ll get robbed "
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  • Trulia User
    "The school district has low ratings and there is no cvs or an apna bazaar for the desi people. The neighborhood is noisy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of community groups in the area. People get involved with beautification projects, planting flowers in the park twice a year. It’s a family neighborhood with small and large families. Diverse community that lives in harmony. Neighbors say hello and are friendly. I’ve live in the area for over 50 years. "
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  • Michele a.
    "Horrible area - dirty, loud and inconsiderate neighbors. People constantly idling with loud cars, blasting music in apartment buildings. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very good I have trains and buses and taxis in my neighborhood. Stores are walking distance. Gym , schools , post office, car dealerships and gas stations are closed. "
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  • Applegtb245
    "I would like to live in this area because it seems that it.is very quiet and the schools are not very far"
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  • Hidden_faiths
    "You’re in the center of Queens between Main Street and Queens Blvd. Transportation is readily available and it feels like you’re in the suburbs. Perfect place to get away from the city but still be in the city "
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  • Ana S.
    "No near by parks. No green spaces for your furry family members to enjoy. It does seem to have a big community with animal lovers but nowhere within the neighborhood to actually enjoy having your pets play and interact with others."
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  • Gianina C.
    "It’s a safe and quiet neighborhood with many families in the area. We don’t know how well the school is because our children attend one near their daycare provider. But I heard it’s decent. The children and parents in the neighborhood are pleasant. "
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  • Niyah B.
    "Well maintained, safe, close to highways and transportation, friendly neighbors. Parking can be a pain but if you don’t drive perfect neighborhood. "
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  • Ricavil2luv
    "I don't know of any special events in my community. I like this neighborhood because of its trees and diverse group of people that lives here."
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  • Bobby W.
    "a lot of dog poop ,I would recommend dog owners to clean up after there dogs. Otherwise its a beautiful neighborhood to live . Everyone is very friendly and pleasant ."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like it a lot. There are just a few busy main streets and the rest are quiet and clean. People really take the time to tidy up and there is ample nature as well. "
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  • Rahima C.
    "My sister lives here for 3/4 years. They said house rent is too much higher than other place. So hard to live there for middle class people. "
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  • Christine A.
    " I have never attended a community event. I dont even think they exist. The neighborhood is very quiet and never any parking day or night, weekday or weekends. The community needs to build a municipal parking lot for the community."
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  • Luis F. M. S.
    "Briarwood is a small town within the Jamaica Zip code. Many activities can be found on or about Forest Hills Flushing and Kew gardens hills. All are adjacent "
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  • Jcordero77701 4. c.
    "dogs love the neighborhood. so many people have dogs in the area and the parks are nearby for them as well."
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