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Birchwood House
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- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Roof Terrace
- Doorman
- Elevator
- Views
Pricing & Floor Plans
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — | Not Available |
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Property Information
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Built in 1962
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159 units/9 stories
Birchwood House is an apartment community located in Queens County and the 11372 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #30 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Doorman
Roof Terrace
- Laundry Facilities
- Doorman
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Roof Terrace
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Freezer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Views
- Garden
37-31 73rd St,
Jackson Heights,
NY
11372
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Jackson Heights sits in the northwestern corner of Queens, occupying a stretch of the borough where dozens of languages can be heard on a single city block. What began as a marshy colonial-era lowland called Trains Meadow has grown into one of the most culturally layered neighborhoods in New York City, a designation the New York Times has echoed more than once. The neighborhood draws energy from its main commercial corridors along Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street, where South Asian grocery stores, Latin American bakeries, and Himalayan eateries share the streetscape with longtime community institutions.
The housing stock here leans heavily toward pre-war co-ops and mid-rise brick apartment communities, many of which feature interior courtyards that give the neighborhood a surprisingly green, almost European quality. Garden apartments and attached row homes also appear throughout the residential blocks, offering renters a range of footprints and price points within a walkable setting.
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Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Doorman
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Roof Terrace
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Views
- Garden
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.6 mi |
Birchwood House is within 6 minutes or 2.4 miles from LaGuardia Community College. It is also near Weill Cornell Medical College and Queens College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
197 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
765 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
952 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,991 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Jackson Heights include Roosevelt Avenue-74 Street, located 0.1 mile from Birchwood House. Birchwood House is near LaGuardia, located 3.0 miles or 6 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 12.0 miles or 19 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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John F Kennedy International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.0 mi |
Walkability Near Birchwood House
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Birchwood House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Birchwood House has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Travers Park
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Linden Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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New York Hall of Science
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Juniper Valley Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi |
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Queens Zoo
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
Birchwood House has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Travers Park, Linden Park, and New York Hall of Science.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.5 mi |
Birchwood House has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Elmhurst Hospital Center which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 38 min | 15.3 mi |
Birchwood House has 3 military bases within 15.3 miles, the nearest is Fort Totten US Govt Reservation which is 8.6 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
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Does Birchwood House have in-unit laundry?
While Birchwood House does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
What utilities are included in rent at Birchwood House?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at Birchwood House?
Contact this property for parking details.
Is Birchwood House pet-friendly?
Birchwood House does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
Does Birchwood House have move-in specials?
Birchwood House is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Birchwood House offer Matterport 3D tours?
While Birchwood House does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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