Queens West, New York City

Name: Queens West
Address: New York City, United States

#1099 among attractions in New York City

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Queens West is a district and redevelopment project along the East River in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. The project, located on Hunter's Point south of the Anable Basin, is a joint project sponsored by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Empire State Development Corporation. The Queens West Development Corporation, a subsidiary of ESD, was established in 1992 to facilitate implementation of the approved development plan. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'43"N, 73°57'32"W

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Northwestern Queens (Long Island City)New York City United States

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Queens West – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Center for the United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, MoMA PS1, 5 Pointz.

0.6 miNW
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
17 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, the Church Center for the United Nations stands as a beacon of peace and ecumenical engagement just steps away from the iconic United Nations Headquarters. This interfaith space, located at 777 United Nations Plaza...
0.5 miNW
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
14 min walk • The United Nations Headquarters is an iconic complex in New York City, serving as the centerpiece for international diplomacy and collaboration. Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, this distinctive site overlooks the East River.
0.6 miE
Contemporary art shows and events
MoMA PS1, New York City
16 min walk • MoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art. It is located in Court Square in the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art gallery
5 Pointz, New York City
18 min walk • 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin' or 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center, Inc. mainly referred to as simply 5 Pointz or 5Pointz, was an American mural space at 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City, Queens, New York City.
0.4 miN
Park, Sculpture
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City
10 min walk • The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is a four-acre memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt that celebrates the Four Freedoms he articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address.
0.7 miNW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Beekman Tower, New York City
18 min walk • The Beekman Tower, also known as the Panhellenic Tower, is a 26-story Art Deco skyscraper situated at the corner of First Avenue and East 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City. The building was constructed between 1927 and 1928 to a design by John Mead Howells.
0.6 miNW
Park
Ralph Bunche Park, New York City
17 min walk • Ralph Bunche Park is a small municipal public park in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of New York City, on First Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets. It was named in 1979 for Ralph Bunche, the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1985 the park was dedicated as the city's first Peace Park.
~400 ftNE
Park, State park, Regional park
Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City
2 min walk • Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Japan Society, New York City
18 min walk • Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations.
0.8 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Sutton Place Park, New York City
22 min walk • One Sutton Place South is a 14-story, 42-unit cooperative apartment house in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, overlooking the East River on Sutton Place between 56th and 57th Streets.
0.5 miNW
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
14 min walk • The United Nations Secretariat Building is a 505-foot tall skyscraper and the centerpiece of the headquarters of the United Nations, in the Turtle Bay/East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside the East River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queens West?

Nearby attractions include Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City (2 min walk), Water Taxi Beach, New York City (7 min walk), U Thant Island, New York City (8 min walk), Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City (10 min walk).

How to get to Queens West by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queens West:

Train

Long Island City (8 min walk)
Hunterspoint Avenue (17 min walk)

Bus

Vernon Boulevard & 50th Avenue • Lines: Q103 (8 min walk)
East 42nd Street & 1st Avenue • Lines: M42 (15 min walk)

Metro

Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (9 min walk)
21st Street • Lines: G (13 min walk)