Categories
Quick searches
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers quiet residential streets with a mix of single-family and multi-family homes. The LIRR Broadway station and diverse dining options serve a growing Asian-American community.
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers quiet residential streets with a mix of single-family and multi-family homes. The LIRR Broadway station and diverse dining options serve a growing Asian-American community.
Did you know?
Broadway Flushing's LIRR station has been serving commuters since 1869, making it one of the oldest continuously operating railroad stations in Queens.
Who’s your neighbor?
Housing cost
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromMurray Hill-Broadway Flushing
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
Show 5 moreShow fewer
Trade-offs
Stands out
- Air & Child Health97/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
- Schools94/100
Strong results at the public and charter schools serving it
- Safety82/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
None of its Family Fit scores is below average; the lowest is Transit 45/100.
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
Your family’s read
How does Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools13 schools
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers a solid mix of public and private educational options. The zoned public schools include J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker and J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard, both serving middle schoolers, alongside P.S. 021 Edward Hart and P.S. 022 Thomas Jefferson for elementary students. Private alternatives range from Holy Cross High School to several parochial academies and faith-based preschools. Daycare and preschool options are plentiful, giving families a deep bench of early childhood choices.
Browse all early-ed in this neighborhoodLiving here
Parks & Playgrounds5 places
You won't find a Central Park here, but the neighborhood holds its own with a solid lineup of playgrounds. Bowne Playground at Bowne Park and Auburndale Playground are the workhorses, and Hart Playground and Leonardo Ingravallo Playground (Flushing Fields) add more options across the area. It's not flashy, but for families there's enough to go around without much traveling.
1 playground within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Kissena Park · ~34 min walk (1.3 mi)
Transportation52 stops
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing sits outside the subway web, but the bus network along Northern Boulevard, 150th Street and Francis Lewis Boulevard picks up the slack — routes connect to the 7, F and other Manhattan-bound lines without excessive waits. It's a transfer-required commute, which adds time, but for a working-class pocket of Queens, the trade-off is manageable.
Restaurants100 places
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing is a Korean food powerhouse — a deep bench of family-run spots lines Northern Boulevard, from casual BBQ and fried chicken joints to porridge shops and sushi bars. The Chinese options are solid too, with a few reliable noodle and wonton counters scattered around. Beyond the Asian eats, it thins out quickly: there's an IHOP, a couple of pizza places, and the usual fast-food suspects, but you're not going to find a sit-down American diner here. It's very much a neighborhood that rewards going out for Asian — and not much else.
Groceries14 places
This stretch of Northern Blvd has become a serious grocery corridor — the kind where a weekly shop doesn't require a trek across boroughs. H Mart anchors the area with three locations, and the surrounding options run deep: Korean grocers, Chinese supermarkets, and South Asian specialty shops line the block. For families willing to travel a bit farther for mainstream chains, a car opens up options, but the neighborhood itself delivers most essentials within walking distance.
Coffee Shops35 places
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing packs a deep bench of coffee options along Northern Blvd, though you'll notice the landscape here leans heavily toward Asian-style cafes and bubble tea joints — think Korean bakeries serving pour-overs next to dedicated coffee counters, with the occasional Dunkin' anchoring the stretch. It's a grab-and-go culture for the most part, but what's here runs the gamut from roasters to bakeries to the odd internet cafe where coffee is secondary to the keyboard time.
Things to Do10 places
The activity scene here leans heavily toward structured enrichment — there's a deep bench of dance studios and a couple of martial arts options including judo and tae kwon do. Gymnastics is covered at one solid program, and there's a pool for lap swim or family fun. A small museum with gardens offers a quieter afternoon option, and a public field gives space for free play. It's not overwhelming in quantity, but what's here skews toward active, skill-building activities rather than purely recreational drop-in fun.
Daycare & informal care5 places
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing has a solid mix of early childhood options, with public Pre-K seats at P.S. 021, P.S. 022, and P.S. 032 anchoring the universal Pre-K layer alongside several private programs. Daycare options run smaller here — just a handful of standalone centers — so waitlists can get competitive during peak enrollment seasons. The neighborhood leans heavily toward Pre-K as the primary entry point rather than full-time daycare, which shapes how families navigate that first transition back to work.
Family Resources4 places
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing offers a decent spread of city-run playgrounds — Auburndale Playground and Murray Hill Playground give families solid options for daily outdoor time. The Mitchell-Linden Library on Union Street anchors the neighborhood's public resource scene beyond recreation. It's not a packed civic hub, but what's here is well-maintained and accessible for everyday family needs.
Healthcare13 places
Healthcare options in Murray Hill-Broadway are anchored by Queens Dialysis at the Pavilion on Parsons Boulevard and Rogosin Kidney Center on Utopia Parkway — both established institutions serving the broader Flushing community. Pediatric care is reasonably represented with a handful of independent practices along Northern Boulevard and Parsons, giving families a few local options to choose from. Urgent care coverage is thinner — there's just Northern Urgent Medical Care in the area, so families should know their nearest backup. Dental care runs denser, with a half-dozen private practices scattered throughout the neighborhood — enough for routine checkups without much travel.
Compare with nearby neighborhoods
Best schools in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing
Schools in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing
13
- FLUSHING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- Flushing International High School
- HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
- J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker
- J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard
- LEARNING TREE MULTI-CULTURAL SCHOOL
- LOWELL SCHOOL
- P.S. 021 Edward Hart
- P.S. 022 Thomas Jefferson
- P.S. 032 State Street
- SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING
- ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Early education in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing
28
- Dream Day Care
- DREAM DAYCARE
- FLUSHING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- Happy Dragon Children's Learning Center Site 2
- HAPPY DRAGON OF NEW YORK,INC
- I Bear Daycare Center
- I BEAR DAYCARE CENTER INC
- Ibrain Nursery
- Joy Daycare Inc.
- JOY LEARNING GARDEN INC.
- KA FLUSHING, INC.
- Kiddie Academy of Flushing
- L & P DAY CARE
- LEARNING TREE MULTI-CULTURAL SCHOOL
- Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program For Preschoolers, Inc Dba/Life Skills Preschool
- LOWELL SCHOOL
- P.S. 021 Edward Hart
- P.S. 022 Thomas Jefferson
- P.S. 032 State Street
- PRESCHOOL 'R' US, INC
- Preschool R Us
- Saint Mel Catholic Academy
- SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING
- ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- THE CHURCH ON THE HILL-REFORMED
- The Corner School
- THE LEARNING TREE STEM-ARTS SCHOOL
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing a good neighborhood for families?
- Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 74/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing for families?
- For families, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing stands out for cleaner air and better child-health measures; strong results at the public and charter schools serving it; and fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident. None of its Family Fit scores is below average; its lowest is Getting Around (45/100). Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing safe?
- Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 82/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing?
- Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing has 13 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 94/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing?
- Middle school: families in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 25's 18 middle school programs admit by method: 14 unscreened, 3 zoned and 1 screened. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing affordable?
- Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing scores 62/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing in?
- Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Want personalized insights for your family?
Sign in to get an agentic neighborhood analysis — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.