Long Island City-Hunters Point has rapidly transformed with waterfront towers and cultural institutions like MoMA PS1. Strong Manhattan access via multiple subway lines.
Long Island City-Hunters Point has rapidly transformed with waterfront towers and cultural institutions like MoMA PS1. Strong Manhattan access via multiple subway lines.
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Long Island City's Pepsi-Cola sign, a 120-foot neon landmark on the East River since 1936, was saved by preservationists when the bottling plant was demolished.
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Long Island City-Hunters Point sits right on the East River, and the waterfront parks here are a genuine amenity. Hunter's Point South Park stretches along the shore with solid playground setup, while Murray Playground and Andrews Grove serve the inland blocks. It's a moderate bench of options — not overwhelming but enough for everyday play, and the river views don't hurt. Families here get a good green space-to-density ratio compared to most of Queens.
Schools & early education
Schools here run the full gamut from zoned public elementaries to specialty high schools. Hunters Point Elementary and P.S./I.S. 78Q anchor the public side, while the Academy for Careers in Television and Film pulls students from across the district for its media program. Three private options — including Birch Family and Gantry View — add some variety for families seeking alternatives. Early childhood centers are well-represented along the main strips, making this a solid spot for families cycling through the preschool years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Long Island City-Hunters Point a good neighborhood for families?
- Long Island City-Hunters Point scores 54/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Long Island City-Hunters Point safe?
- Long Island City-Hunters Point scores 44/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Long Island City-Hunters Point?
- Long Island City-Hunters Point has 8 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 92/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Long Island City-Hunters Point affordable?
- Long Island City-Hunters Point scores 11/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Long Island City-Hunters Point in?
- Long Island City-Hunters Point is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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