Neighborhood Overview

Woodside is a diverse residential neighborhood in western Queens, historically an Irish-American community that now includes significant Filipino, Korean, and Latin American populations. The neighborhood offers affordable housing, good transit via the 7 train and LIRR, and a quieter alternative to nearby neighborhoods.

Common Property Types

Two-family attached row houses, single-family detached homes, prewar walk-up apartments, and some co-ops. The housing stock is predominantly low-rise residential.

Typical Building Ages

Row houses and single-family homes from the 1910s-1940s. Walk-up apartments from the 1920s-1930s. Very limited new construction, preserving the neighborhood's traditional character.

Common Violations

Illegal conversions (basement apartments), construction without permits, HPD housing code violations in walk-ups, fire safety violations, and facade maintenance on older buildings.

Property Tax Information

Affordable assessed values. Tax Class 1 homes with modest tax bills. The neighborhood offers some of the most affordable homeownership opportunities in western Queens.

Zoning Information

R4 and R5 residential with C2 commercial overlays on Roosevelt Avenue and Broadway. Low-density zoning preserves the residential character.

Notable Developments

Woodside has remained remarkably stable. The potential Sunnyside Yard development to the south could significantly impact the neighborhood if realized.