Glendale Overview
Glendale,
Queens was named after the main developers home town in Ohio. Glendale began
to prosper when New York City banned future cemeteries in Manhattan. Glendale and some neighboring community became the area which they were
located, or better known as the Cemetery Belt. Glendale began to flourish
when a developer had plans to build homes on 469 lots in the area, with
hopes that city dwellers would move east.
Glendale
Residents & Culture
Glendale was originally inhabited by Dutch settlers, and shortly after saw
influx of German farmers. Today, Glendale is home to many immigrants from
Eastern Europe, China, and the Dominican Republic.
Glendale Residences &
Rents
Glendale
mostly consist of one and two-family homes. General rents
in this area includes studio from $650-$800, one bedroom from $750-$1000,
and
two bedrooms from $1100-$1400.
Glendale
Transportation & Commuting
A short drive away you can catch the New York City
Subway's "M" train on Metropolitan Ave, catching this train should have you
in Midtown in 45 minutes and Downtown in 55 minutes. |