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Richmond Hill, NY

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A diverse residential community just minutes from Brooklyn and Manhattan

Urban Walkable Subway Public Transportation Parks Outdoors Historic College Airport Diverse

Located in the heart of Queens, Richmond Hill is a thriving urban neighborhood that offers a somewhat relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing convenient access to the best of New York City. The neighborhood is known for its historic large-frame homes, although the local rental market includes numerous vintage apartments as well. On the north side, Forest Park provides a huge venue for outdoor recreation with a network of trails running through the popular wooded preserve.

Jamaica and Liberty Avenues serve as the major commercial corridors through the community, each lined with shops, unique restaurants, neighborhood bars, and day-to-day necessities like banks and pharmacies. These streets are also served by multiple subway stations, making it easy to hop over to Brooklyn or Manhattan anytime. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on the east side is one of the most dominant landmarks in the community, making Richmond Hill a choice location for healthcare professionals. JFK Airport is right down the street, and CUNY’s York College is only a few blocks away as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Richmond Hill, NY is $1,521 for a studio, $1,858 for one bedroom, and $2,362 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond Hill has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,858/month
695 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,121/month
278 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Rider's Paradise

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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

55

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
  • Rufus King Park
  • Detective Keith L. Williams Park
  • Juniper Valley Park
  • Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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