<h1 style="text-align: center;">Far Rockaway, <em>New York City</em></h1>
<p>Being assaulted by Superstorm Sandy in 2012 didn&rsquo;t help Far Rockaway, largely considered to be one of Queens&rsquo; less swanky areas. However, residents now declare that this beachside neighborhood is continuously advancing!</p>
<p>Great food and super real estate contribute to the Afro-Caribbean &amp; Latin American community that boasts affordable prices and ocean views.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Multi-family; colonial-style dwellings; quaint bungalow-style homes; housing developments; and, detached single-family homes found mostly on Beach 24th and Beach 27th Streets, are typically priced between $200,000 and $600,000.</p>
<p>Retail therapy, dining at local businesses on Beach 20th Street, and soaking up the summer sun rays on the beach or boardwalk delight visitors and residents alike.</p>
<p>In as few as two hours, the A train can get you to Midtown.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the early 20th century, Rockaway Beach, a neighboring community, drew significant crowds due to its amusement rides, once compared with the infamous Coney Island. Far Rockaway&rsquo;s beaches, however, were tranquil, and as such, visited more by local residents. Following the boom of the 1950s, the Rockaways&rsquo; decline became apparent, but current residents now confirm that Far Rockaway is on its way to revitalization.</p>
<p>The Beach 9th Street Playground hosts kids of all ages who, not only play with each other at the handball and basketball courts, but who can, along with their families, participate in community services such as those sponsored by the Police Athletic League.</p>