11-07 160th St

Whitestone occupies a peninsula in northeastern Queens, with the East River and Flushing Bay shaping its waterfront setting. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and can bring snow. The neighborhood’s residential streets sit near waterfront views, and nearby Francis Lewis Park offers open lawns, recreation areas, and views across the river. Local shopping and dining cluster along routes such as 14th Avenue and 150th Street, with cafés, bakeries, and everyday services among the mix. The Whitestone branch of the Queens Public Library provides a neighborhood library resource. Getting around is largely by car or bus; the Q15 connects Whitestone with Flushing, where subway service is available. For the Whitestone neighborhood, the median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $1,644 to $13,500.