Holliswood, NY 11423
Neighborhood Description:
Holliswood came into existence in 1884 when land developer, Frederick Dunton, fell in love with the rolling green hills he saw as he passed by on the rail road. Shortly thereafter, he purchased the land and began building.
He created a uniquely beautiful, green, rural neigborhood that still maintains its basic essence even a century later. What makes Holliswood so different from other neighborhoods in North Eastern Queens is that instead of following a grid system Dunton built the roads and parcels on circular streets, and did not create sidewalks. Holliswood's lots are considered very large, and all the streets that are circular have the letter O in its name. The streets that are straight, McLaughlin Avenue, for example, do not have an O in the name. Apparently, Dunton put a lot of planning into creating his ideal neighborhood.
Today, Holliswood's curved streets, delight its residents, and Holliswood home owners are even willing to pay higher taxes to maintain the neighborhoods "No Sidewalk" policy.
In the early 2000's Holliswood's charm was threatened by lax zoning laws that allowed developers to buy up parcels and develop them. However, the residents were successful in overturning the city's decision, and now Holliswood proudly boasts R1-2 zoning.
Holliswood is an ethnically, and religiously diverse neighborhood that continues to attract commuters that desire a slice of rural life coupled with a short ride into the city.
Geographic Boundaries:
Located in Northern Queens, Holliswood is bordered on the North by the Grand Central Parkway, Francis Lewis Boulevard to the East, 188th Street to the West, and Hillside Avenue to the South. City buses are located on 188th Street and Hillside Avenue, and train service can be found along Hillside Avenue.
Holliswood Real Estate Pricing Guide*:
Rentals: 1BR, $1,000-$1,400; 2-3BR, $1,450-$2,000; House, $2,000+
Co-ops: $135K-$500k (1-bed, $180k-$200k)
Condos: $250k-$700k (1-bed $260K+)
Detached 1-Family: $550k+ (some new-construction Colonials or McMansions - $1M - $1.9M)
Attached 1-Family: None
2-Family Houses: $750k+
*Source: MLS November 2008
Holliswood Demographics:
Population: 33,215
Median Age: N/A
Median Household Income: $69,635
Households with Children: 43%
Homes Owned: 53.8%
Homes Rented: 37.3%
Homes Vacant: 8.9%
Local Schools (for a complete list Click Here)
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Pre-Schools |
Elementary Schools |
Middle Schools |
High Schools |
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Blackwell's Utopian World
Hollis Community Service Center
Keren-Ohr Day Care Center
Kiddy Corner
Little Red Wagon Day Care Center |
PS 178
PS 035
IS 238
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PS 178
IS 238 |
PS 811 HS of Teaching
Martin Van Buren HS
Yeshiva University High School for Girls |
Holliswood Post Office
19733 HILLSIDE AVE
HOLLIS, NY 11423-9993
Tel: (800) ASK-USPS
Holliswood Library
202-05 Hillside Avenue
Hollis, NY 11423
Tel: (718) 465-7355
Local Police & Fire Departments:
107th Precinct
71-01 Parsons Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11365
Phone: 718-969-5100
Detective: 718-969-6844
Local FDNY
91-02 197 St
Hollis ,NY 11423
Tel: Call 911
