Astoria Waterfront Living
Located on Vernon Boulevard, NuSun Vernon sits on the Astoria waterfront directly across from Manhattan's Upper East Side—offering the perfect balance of neighborhood charm and urban convenience.
30-55 Vernon Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102
Getting Around
NYC Ferry
5 min walk to Astoria ferry landing
~20 min to E 34th St or Wall St
N/W Subway
10 min walk to 30th Ave station
Direct to Midtown & Downtown
Bike Lanes
Vernon Blvd protected bike lanes
Citi Bike stations nearby
Commute Stats: Over 40% of neighborhood residents take the subway to work, while ferry ridership here is higher than 99.9% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Highlights
Culture & Parks
- Socrates Sculpture Park 3 min walk
- Noguchi Museum 5 min walk
- Museum of the Moving Image 10 min walk
- Rainey Park 5 min walk
- Queensbridge Park 8 min walk
- Astoria Park 15 min walk
Dining
- Taverna Kyclades Greek seafood
- Milkflower Neapolitan pizza
- Astoria Provisions American cafe
- Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Historic beer garden
- Mom's Kitchen & Bar Korean
- Bahari Estiatorio Greek seafood
Essentials
- Costco 5 min drive
- Mount Sinai Queens 0.6 miles
- Trade Fair Supermarket 5 min walk
- Key Food 10 min walk
- CVS Pharmacy 8 min walk
- Chase Bank 10 min walk
Schools
- P.S. 171 Peter G Van Alst 0.6 miles
- Albert Shanker School 0.6 miles
- Long Island City High School 0.5 miles
- Frank Sinatra School of Arts 1.2 miles
Why Astoria?
Astoria offers the rare combination of waterfront living, cultural richness, and easy Manhattan access—all while maintaining the character and community feel of a true neighborhood.
Diverse Dining
World-class Greek, Egyptian, Brazilian, Korean, and more
Waterfront Views
East River parks and Manhattan skyline
Cultural Hub
Museums, galleries, and creative spaces
Value
More space than Manhattan at better prices