Fresh Meadows Overview
Fresh Meadows was previously known as the Fresh Meadows Country
Club, until the area was developed into a complex of low and
medium-rise apartments in the 1950s.
The main shopping centers in Fresh Meadows are located in this apartment complex. . Fresh Meadows development is a prime example of good
community planning and provides an ideal neighborhood to reside in. The only
draw back is that Fresh Meadows lacks commuter transport to Manhattan, so most resident feel
they need a car.
Fresh Meadows
Residents & Culture
Fresh Meadows is home to mostly suburban families, whom after the war
were looking for a place to raise their children. In recent
years Fresh Meadows, has had an influx of immigrants mostly from Latino and
Asian backgrounds.
Fresh Meadows
Residences & Rent
Most of the area's apartment buildings were constructed
from 1930s through 50s. There are low to medium, and high rise
complexes. General rents in the area range of studios from $650-$950, one
bedrooms from $900-$1250, two bedrooms from $1200-$1700 and three plus bedrooms start at
$1650-$2300.
Fresh Meadows
Transportation & Commuting
Fresh Meadows is not
the ideal place to commute from, however it can be done. All commuting is
done via the "F' train which stops at Jamaica Avenue. The only issue is
that you will need to drive a car or take bus to get to the Jamaica Avenue
station. Once you are at the station you can be in midtown in 35 minutes
and downtown in 45 minutes. |