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Ozone Park North features affordable row houses and a diverse community near the A train. Local retail along Liberty Avenue and proximity to Forest Park provide amenities.
Ozone Park North features affordable row houses and a diverse community near the A train. Local retail along Liberty Avenue and proximity to Forest Park provide amenities.
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The Aqueduct Racetrack sits on land that was originally a farm owned by the Lefferts family, the same family that gave Prospect Lefferts Gardens its name.
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Housing cost
$550 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromOzone Park (North)
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Stands out
- Air & Child Health88/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
- Safety81/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
- Affordability74/100
Lower costs than most
None of its Family Fit scores is below average; the lowest is Family-Friendly Vibe 58/100.
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.
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Schools5 schools
Ozone Park's school scene leans heavily public with eight zoned and district options alongside one private Catholic academy. The Catholic network runs strong here — Divine Mercy and Saint Elizabeth cover the parish school circuit, with a second St. Elizabeth site on 85th Street. For something different, the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture offers a specialized technical path that pulls from beyond the zone. Most elementary kids land at P.S. 064 Joseph P. Addabbo or J.H.S. 210 Elizabeth Blackwell, both well-established neighborhood anchors.
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Parks & Playgrounds4 places
A solid bench of playgrounds runs through Ozone Park's north side — Ampere Playground and London Planetree Playground anchor the area with decent equipment and enough space to spread out. Maurice A FitzGerald Playground catches residents near the border, and Police Officer Nicholas Demutiis Park adds another option on the east end. You're not getting a massive marquee green space here, but there's genuine variety in what's offered and no shortage of spots to land on a Saturday.
1 playground within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Forest Park · ~24 min walk (0.9 mi)
Transportation29 stops
Ozone Park keeps you on the bus — there's no subway line running through here, so your commute to Manhattan means catching a route along 101st Avenue or Atlantic Avenue and transferring to the A train at nearby Howard Beach or Ozone Park/Lefferts Boulevard. The Q11 and Q24 cover the main corridors, and Woodhaven Boulevard is a major crosstown artery. Rockaway Boulevard runs along the southern edge, connecting you to broader transit. It's a neighborhood where planning your route matters more than just walking to a station.
Restaurants36 places
Ozone Park's restaurant scene is all about variety and value — you won't find a fancy strip here, but you will find a deep bench of Caribbean spots (several pollerias, a few gyro joints, a taquería), solid Chinese takeout options scattered along 101st Ave, and pizza places popping up on nearly every corner. Atlantic Avenue brings the familiar fast-food names for the kids, while the delis and juice bar cover the everyday basics. It's not a dinner-out destination, but for quick meals and takeout rotation, this stretch holds its own.
Groceries7 places
The weekly shop is well covered here, with a solid Key Food presence on 101st Avenue and a Stop & Shop on Atlantic for the bigger hauls. Golden Mango adds some variety for produce-focused runs. It's manageable on foot for day-to-day needs, though a car comes in handy when stocking up at the larger stores. A couple of other options pop up along Rockaway and Liberty, though the selection isn't as dense as you'll find in some adjacent Queens neighborhoods.
Coffee Shops6 places
Ozone Park's coffee scene leans practical over polished — you've got a couple of Dunkin' locations handling the quick morning run, plus a Starbucks tucked inside Resorts World Casino for that particular niche. Beyond the chains, it's a mix of bagel shops doing double duty as caffeine counters and a handful of tea-focused spots serving the desi community. It's not a third-wave pour-over destination, but what's here covers the basics without much fuss.
Things to Do6 places
This stretch of 101st Avenue has turned into a little dance corridor — three studios within a few blocks of each other, covering everything from recreational classes to more serious training. Beyond the pirouettes, there's a karate dojo and a single swim option for kids who want to log some laps. A tutoring center at the local middle school fills the enrichment gap for homework help. It's not a huge slate, but the mix leans physical — your kids can move here, whether that means a plié or a roundhouse kick.
Daycare & informal care2 places
Ozone Park's early education landscape is surprisingly solid for a residential pocket — there's a deep bench of Pre-K options through the district programs, plus a couple of private daycares scattered along the main drags near Woodhaven and 101st Avenue. The bulk of slots are the free universal Pre-K sites at schools in the area and the district centers, which is a big help for families watching budgets. Private daycare is thinner here, so if you need full-time care for a toddler, you may be squeezing into one of just a couple of spots — definitely factor in waitlists and drop-off routing, because mornings on these narrow blocks can get competitive.
Family Resources2 places
Ozone Park keeps it simple on the family resources front — a solid pair of playgrounds anchor the recreational scene here. Ampere Playground on 83rd Street and Maurice A. FitzGerald Playground over on Atlantic Avenue give kids room to move, and both feel like genuine neighborhood anchors rather than afterthoughts. Libraries and community centers are thinner on the ground in this pocket, but what exists on the recreation side feels well-tended and regularly used. It's a case of quality over quantity — families here make do with fewer amenities but the ones they have are reliable.
Healthcare11 places
Two hospitals anchor the area — Apex Eye Surgery Center on 101st Avenue and Medwise Center near Atlantic — giving families real inpatient options. Pediatric care is well-represented here too, with multiple practices clustered around 101st Avenue, so finding a doctor is straightforward. A few dental offices round out the picture. The gap? There's no urgent care on this stretch, so after-hours emergencies mean heading to Woodhaven or Jamaica. But for routine care, you've got solid coverage.
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Best schools in Ozone Park (North)
Schools in Ozone Park (North)
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Early education in Ozone Park (North)
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- Claire Heureuse Community Center, Inc
- DISTRICT 27 PRE-K CENTER 101-49 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD
- DISTRICT 27 PRE-K CENTER AT 101-20 105TH STREET
- Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
- DIVNE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- P.S. 064 Joseph P. Addabbo
- Queens Explorers Elementary School
- Saint Elizabeth Catholic Academy
- ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Up The Ladder
- UP THE LADDER CORP.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ozone Park (North) a good neighborhood for families?
- Ozone Park (North) scores 72/100 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 Ozone Park (North) for families?
- For families, Ozone Park (North) stands out for cleaner air and better child-health measures; fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident; and lower costs than most. None of its Family Fit scores is below average; its lowest is Family-Friendly Vibe (58/100). 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 Ozone Park (North) safe?
- Ozone Park (North) scores 81/100 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 Ozone Park (North)?
- Ozone Park (North) has 5 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 68/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Ozone Park (North)?
- Middle school: families in Ozone Park (North) apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 27's 24 middle school programs admit by method: 14 zoned, 5 unscreened, 4 screened and 1 charter lottery. 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 Ozone Park (North) affordable?
- Ozone Park (North) scores 74/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Ozone Park (North) in?
- Ozone Park (North) is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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