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Forest Hills, Queens
NameForest Hills
Settlement typeNeighborhood of Queens in New York City
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1New York
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Queens
Subdivision type3City
Subdivision name3New York City
Subdivision type4Community District
Subdivision name4Queens 6

Forest Hills, Queens. Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in the central Queens borough of New York City. It is renowned for its diverse architectural styles, ranging from Tudor and Georgian homes in the private Forest Hills Gardens community to high-rise apartment buildings along its major thoroughfares. The area gained international fame as the long-time home of the US Open tennis championships and has been a residence for numerous notable figures in music, film, and literature.

History

The area was originally part of the Town of Newtown and was known as Whitepot. In 1906, the Cord Meyer Development Company, named for its founder Cord Meyer, began purchasing farmland, and the neighborhood was subsequently renamed Forest Hills by its vice president, Mortimer J. Fox. The development of the prestigious Forest Hills Gardens, designed by Grosvenor Atterbury with landscaping by the Olmsted Brothers, began in 1909 under the auspices of the Russell Sage Foundation. The arrival of the Long Island Rail Road and the IND and IRT subway lines in the early 20th century spurred rapid growth. For over six decades, the West Side Tennis Club hosted the US Open and Davis Cup tournaments, cementing the neighborhood's place in sports history.

Geography and demographics

Forest Hills is generally bounded by Yellowstone Boulevard and the Union Turnpike to the east, Metropolitan Avenue to the north, the Grand Central Parkway and Juniper Valley Park to the south, and Mount Zion Cemetery and the Continental Avenue area to the west. According to recent data from the United States Census Bureau, the population is highly diverse, with significant communities of Bukharian Jewish, Russian, and Chinese descent, among others. The median household income is substantially higher than the New York City average, reflecting its mix of affluent single-family homes and luxury apartments.

Neighborhoods and landmarks

The most distinctive area is the private, planned community of Forest Hills Gardens, featuring architectural landmarks like the Forest Hills Inn and Forest Hills Stadium, a historic outdoor concert venue. Adjacent to the Gardens is the bustling commercial corridor along Austin Street and Queens Boulevard. Other notable landmarks include the Kew Gardens Cinemas, the Queens County Farm Museum on its northern edge, and the Reformed Church of Newtown. The neighborhood is also home to several synagogues, including the Bukharian Jewish Community Center.

Transportation

Forest Hills is a major transportation hub served by the New York City Subway stations at 71st Avenue and 75th Avenue on the IND Queens Boulevard Line (E, F, , and R trains) and the Forest Hills–71st Avenue station on the IRT Flushing Line (7 and <7> trains). The Long Island Rail Road stops at the Forest Hills station on the Port Washington Branch. Major roadways include the Grand Central Parkway, Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, and Jackie Robinson Parkway.

Education

The neighborhood is served by the New York City Department of Education. Notable public schools include Forest Hills High School, alma mater of figures like Burt Bacharach and The Ramones, and P.S. 101. Private institutions include the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) high school division and the Yeshiva of Central Queens. The Queens Public Library system operates the Forest Hills branch.

Forest Hills has been referenced and featured in numerous films, television shows, and songs. It is famously the hometown of the punk rock band The Ramones, who often referenced it in their music. The neighborhood served as a filming location for movies such as The Royal Tenenbaums and The Wolf of Wall Street. Television characters from All in the Family and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have been depicted as residing there. The annual Forest Hills Stadium concert series has hosted legendary acts like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and The Who.

Category:Neighborhoods in Queens