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A history of Black music legends in an urban residential setting
The musical legacy of this small Southeast Queens community is formidable and continues to draw people to the area. Previous residents include jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, James Brown and John Coltrane, as well as hip-hop pioneers LL Cool J and members of A Tribe Called Quest. “The roots are still there,” says Chatter Singh, a Queens native and real estate agent for Keller Williams Liberty. “Folks have been there 40, 50, 60 years. It’s a multi-generational community.” The St. Albans Community Living Center, a veterans hospital, is also integral to this proud and historically minded community.
The musical legacy of Saint Albans community is formidable and continues to draw new people.
Musician Oval which is in Archie Spigner Park is a great place for relaxation.
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Large lots and a historic district
“The beauty of St. Albans is that it has larger-sized lots compared to other areas of Queens,” says Singh. “You have more garages and larger homes, more reasonably priced.” The majority of the homes in the area are single-family properties, thanks to rezoning that discourages housing density. Homes include colonials, Cape Cods and Tudors, many of them three-bedrooms, with prices ranging from $575,000 to $800,000. Colonial Revival and Tudor-style homes in the subdivision of Addisleigh Park, recently designated a historic locale by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, date to the 1930s and list for about $800,000 to $1 million. Distressed properties in St. Albans can be bought for around $500,000. "Home prices in this area can be really far apart, because of location," says Michele Cheng, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. "It's at the intersection of a bunch of different lifestyles in Queens."
Older tudor style homes made of brick can be found throughout St Albans.
Single family Dutch Colonial homes found in St Albans.
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Jamaican food, a small theater and a big arena
Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine are staples here, and popular restaurants include Fishnet and The Smokehouse. Korean and Chinese food is also available. John’s Farm Market on Farmers Boulevard sells groceries and Earnest Foods is a locally-owned organic and natural grocery store. Founded in 1970, the Black Spectrum Theatre in Roy Wilkins Park performs socially conscious plays for the community. The UBS Arena in nearby Elmont opened in 2021 and hosts concerts, events and is the home of the New York Islanders. In addition to offering entertainment options, Singh credits the venue with bringing jobs to the area and raising property values.
Authentic Jamaican takeout food can be ordered at The Smokehouse in St Albans.
Delicious fish and chicken curry are served in Fishnet restaurant in Saint Albans.
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Small group learning and college prep
Roy Wilkins School employs small instructional groups in the classroom and enrolls students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It receives a B-minus rating from Niche. Susan B. Anthony Academy offers strong social-emotional support to students and gets the same Niche rating. Pathways College Preparatory School serves 6th to 12th grade and offers numerous college-level classes. It receives a C rating.
Pathways College Prep is a public school located in St. Albans.
The P.S. 136 Roy Wilkins main entrance is located on 115th Ave.
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Two lively parks and a $92 million upgrade
Archie Spigner Park is a lively community green with athletic fields, playgrounds and a splash pad. Musician’s Oval is an open lawn that pays tribute to the area’s musical history and hosts The St. Albans Jazz and R&B Festival every summer. Entrances to it feature paved constellations with the best date and time to see them in the night sky. The 54-acre Roy Wilkins Park nearby offers numerous sporting fields, ball courts and playgrounds plus a four-acre gardening plot where locals can grow their own produce. The attached recreation center is undergoing a $92 million investment from the city, including the installation of an Olympic-size swimming pool.
The Roy Wilkins Family Center within St. Albans serves as a community hub for diverse activities
Roy Wilkins Park of St Albans is 54 acres and has many features like a pond and tennis.
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An LIRR station, and major roads to other boroughs and Long Island
Midtown Manhattan can be reached in about an hour via the Long Island Railroad from the St. Albans station or by car on Interstate 495. To the south, the Belt Parkway provides access to Brooklyn and other parts of Queens. The Cross Island Parkway connects to Queens and the Bronx, and Route 27 extends the length of Long Island. Many homes have private driveways, and parking is plentiful here.
Gain quick access into St Albans and across Queens with the LIRR.
The southern part of Saint Albans lies Belt Parkway that connects Brooklyn and other Queens area
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When I first moved here it was a better environment visually and seemed safer it has gon down over the years. The upside is that most of the people are great and family oriented. Most of the neighbors have know each other for years. Another downside is the lack of food options hopefully it will get better as the neighborhood is still developing
4.0Current Resident
1/14/2019Niche Review
There are plenty of schools in this area. Neighbors are friendly and pleasant. Traffic can be a bit frustrating at times, but that's hardly unique to St. Albans
4.0Current Resident
4/17/2019Niche Review
This neighborhood is a nice residential side of Queens. Its very peaceful and almost makes one forget they're in New York. The commuters of this area all mainly drive but transportation by bus is used as well. It's quiet but has the potential to be active with car enthusiasts, which brings unneeded racing etc.
5.0Current Resident
2/21/2017Niche Review
Saint Albans is a quiet community that is well-lighted. It is strong politically. There are activities for families. The parks are accessible; there are outdoor fairs, concerts, theater and houses of worship. The access to public transportation has increased and offer easy connections to Manhattan, to the airports, and to Long Island. Quiet, well lighted, community - oriented, politically connected, activities
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saint Albans
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Albans Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Albans, Queens sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Albans, Queens over the last 12 months is $685,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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