Inside New York's RICHEST Neighborhood (You've Never Heard Of!)
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2 жыл бұрынLet's tour Douglas Manor, in Queens, NYC a super-wealthy area on the Long Island/Queens border that is beautiful and exclusive.
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@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ 2 жыл бұрын
$2 million actually seems pretty reasonable considering the home size and location. Would be pretty sweet to own a home there and then a small apartment in the city for crashing in post Rangers game or concert.
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
The life
@calvinfan6330 2 жыл бұрын
Live around here its awesome. If you go there at night it feels haunted not really my vibe
@JasonRuppVlog 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing area to show us! 👍 Love NYC!
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SL313 2 жыл бұрын
I actually grew up not too far from this area (not in one of these houses) and knew someone as a kid who lived here. It’s a very nice quiet area with easy LIRR access. People used to tell me that where I grew up wasn’t really queens but it’s technically within city limits like you show in your video. Thanks for showing the different types of neighborhoods in NYC!
@OllieRamone 2 жыл бұрын
6:10, that restaurant stands where Giardino’s used to be for years. It was a great Italian restaurant in that area and once had my late grandfather’s surprise 70th birthday party there.
@SoubiLuver4ever 2 жыл бұрын
I love this place. I used to work close to this area and used to drive by it a lot just to look at the houses. It’s so peaceful and hard to believe it’s part of NYC! I love how you toured this area! Love your videos!! 🙏🙏
@insanethemembrian 2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, dutchy here. Just one small correction, Bowery itself isn’t actually a dutch word. It’s the anglicized form of the word Boerderij which does mean farm.
@napperforlife2020 2 жыл бұрын
That's why I love Northeastern Queens so much. It's quiet, peaceful and very much half of the suburbs and so close to the city.
@vsibirsky 2 жыл бұрын
I have lived in NYC all my life and never heard of this neighborhood. Live and learn.
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know of it until recently.
@mariowalker9048 2 жыл бұрын
I kinda knew of it being a Queens native, but it's a world away even from the Astoria/LIC area.
@ActionKid 2 жыл бұрын
A really obscure but cool place hidden in the outskirts of NYC! Love the water views
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration to come here.
@mariar3715 2 жыл бұрын
The tulips in the neighborhood are gorgeous!
@bunnyrabbitgirl 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this neighborhood tour, keep up the good work, you're a fantastic guide! Glad you got in a pizza review too hehe
@2Wheels_NYC 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I grew up in Little Neck, and my parents are still there. I used to bartend at a spot right at the Douglaston train station!
@adventureswithcarl123 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful of a neighborhood... Instantly reminded of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan which is also a beautiful town watching this
@adaas3126 2 жыл бұрын
love your vids . great escape and very informative
@dorisq9241 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Short and to the point. Glad you were able to chime in on a pizza spot.
@pizzareviewsonthego 2 жыл бұрын
You beat me to filming in Long Island! ;) What a great discovery this area of Queens is, I absolutely love old historic homes and quaint towns. Queens is probably the "second," forgotten borough I'd say, for places like this and yeah, for the pizza!
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
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@jasonvillacres8935 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the other side of NYC highlighted. Im 5mins from there.
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you're well Jason
@steverobinson1979 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Also love your food tour videos. Would love to see you do a "Best Cheesecake in NYC" or a cheesecake tour!
@michaelchin3550 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful area. Thanks for showing.
@JoseFlores-kl6jm 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for my trip to NYC Jon ! If I could I would purchase a home in Douglas Manor !
@johnscanlan9335 2 жыл бұрын
While my knowledge isn't really up-to-date, traditionally buying a house within the boundaries of NYC made a lot of sense because compared to suburban towns the real estate taxes in the city were much lower!
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@dmiller1000 2 жыл бұрын
The population in NE Queens and Great Neck is becoming majority Asian. The retail reflects that. You pay less RE Tax on NYC single family homes but you don't have access to suburban schools, so you have to pay high tuition for private schools. You also don't have access to town parks and beaches and better funded libraries in the suburban towns. That's typically the trade-off. So if you're going to use private schools, NYC is more of a bargain. But if not, you're better off in the suburbs. You can get that same good train service from Great Neck, Manhasset or Port Washington and have better life quality (and perhaps a bigger back yard). I grew up in Forest Hills and Great Neck in the 1960s/70s. If I had it to do again, I might not be here at all.
@ronronnie3093 2 жыл бұрын
The NYC property taxes are no long low, plus you have to pay city tax and the houses cost way more.
@dmiller1000 2 жыл бұрын
@@ronronnie3093 I believe that single family houses in NYC are often assessed at lower rates than suburban homes. How much lower varies, and you're correct about city income tax. RE taxes on multifamily units are through the roof because they are taxed as rental properties - they're so high that the city has an 'abatement' program which is slowly being chipped away at. I think if property taxes were at parity with the suburbs, nobody would live in a single family home in NYC.
@tasniaislam3951 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know this was considered a part of Queens. I convinced myself anything east of bayside is long island
@mariowalker9048 Жыл бұрын
Queens goes as far east as 271st
@mrmartywaring 2 жыл бұрын
This neighborhood is nice! I'd definitely live there
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@lonelyoldfathomelessbum 2 жыл бұрын
Has that Long Island Sound feeling to it. Thanks Jon :)
@michaelmartinez6333 4 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to lived there with my wife and my three kids, we didn’t had a house but was able to rent an apt. It’s a beautiful place to raise kids.
@cyrus43217 2 жыл бұрын
love you and your videos keep making more
@douggray169 2 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thanks
@ptownrob 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Bayside, and it was always called Douglaston Manor, not Douglas. Guys in Douglaston just called it "The Manor." Nice video though. Also, I thought Mario Cuomo's home was in Jamaica Estates/ Gardens.
@Nyknick844 2 жыл бұрын
Hello John love your videos. I hope you do more videos on Long Island. There is a lot of great food and attractions here. Take care!
@bonniepwtf 2 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting tour ala Jon, enjoyed it so much. I already wanted that pizza & then Ben bit in & I heard that crunch. Yum.
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
:)
@tiffanywitherspoon8722 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing.
@josifaleiro3943 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful place. I would totally live there.
@incogneter 2 жыл бұрын
I've lived in an adjacent neighborhood my whole life and I've always loved hanging out in Douglaston. If I had a few million, I'd definitely live there. Quiet, beautiful, and would still allow me to say I live in NYC muahaha
@sauronmorgoth5417 2 жыл бұрын
Great video;beautiful neighborhood. One of my brother's live there and it really is quiet. Mosquitoes can be a problem in the warmer months. ANother exprensive neighborhood is Malba, a subdivision of Whitestone, Right under and by the Whitestone bridge.
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we showed Malba in a hidden gems video in the fall.
@sauronmorgoth5417 2 жыл бұрын
@@HereBeBarr I actually watched that video; brain fart here.
@jimmymendez9995 2 жыл бұрын
Bar I love your videos
@brendad3570 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful homes and so quiet right on the water...not your typical vision when you think of "Queens"
@noaahhhoke4012 2 жыл бұрын
Great Billy Joel reference, my favorite
@tejida815 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a feature about the US Tennis Center. Loved the info about John McEnroe.
@fiveinitaly 2 жыл бұрын
Great content 👏🏻 ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
@ayasarsour2860 8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@maetes 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful location.
@vailewalders1395 2 жыл бұрын
Oh beautiful
@gg41r 2 жыл бұрын
That was good. i enjoyed this vid :)
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rickycasagrande1882 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, another hidden gem neighborhood right next to douglaston manor is little neck hills , I recommend you check it out if you want to see big houses !
@melissasiegel9682 2 жыл бұрын
Fancy apartment in Manhattan for the win!
@girldaddividendinvestor 2 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaay, I'm living there if I jad the funds, enjoy Manhattan, LOVE Brooklyn, but this is mind blowing.
@kevin7151 Жыл бұрын
Douglas Manor is a superb neighborhood with homes of grandeur, architectural interest and uniqueness. Quiet area where you can't believe you are still in city limits. Largest issues relate to being a city resident paying an additional 4% in income taxes as well as the overall quality of the school district (which is excellent by city standards). Many opt to send their kids to private schools, bearing an additional financial burden. These are two key reasons potential buyers then look towards areas in Nassau county like Great Neck or Manhasset and weigh their options. I know this, because I made this evaluation before opting for Nassau county.
@bhismilinirampersad3360 2 жыл бұрын
If I had the money I would purchase a place there it is really beautiful ... thanks for sharing 😊👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹
@MRP3261 2 жыл бұрын
For me Sheepshead Bay or Gravesend. Great video. I'm a Brooklynite.
@Qiubenjamin 2 жыл бұрын
Freaking love Bayside & Little Neck
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
They have that Koreatown there too, we have to explore!
@katieh1752 2 жыл бұрын
Just here to say I like Ben's UVA shirt. Wahoo!
@ilyaLNYC 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! 👍 Memories…. Back in mid 90s had college buddies that for some reason used to drive to IHOP somewhere in the area or near by and then walk around Douglaston. You are not likely to know about this area unless you are from northeast Queens or Long Island.
@bandesj 2 жыл бұрын
To anybody who grew up in NYC, like I did, you've got New York City (the 5 boroughs) and then there's Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties). But you, who didn't grow up in NYC, are saying, "Wait, I'm looking at a map and Brooklyn and Queens are located on the island of Long Island. He didn't walk over from Queens to Long Island because he was already on Long Island. He walked from Queens to Nassau. I don't understand". I don't know what to tell you, you have to be a city kid to "get it".
@honorrolls5415 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing neighborhood. I’m surprised you didn’t have to buy a permit to use their sidewalks. You were probably on everyone’s security cameras. Driving them nuts. Why is this guy filming my house. That was a great video and topped off with a great looking Pizza Best to you and yours n hi Ben Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
@peterermish3017 Жыл бұрын
@@magamaga1827 I reside is this neighborhood and must correct you. No one gets arrested for visiting our town.
@genebigs1749 9 ай бұрын
Loved this video! Beautiful area of Queens. By the way, as a Long Islander I just want to say that we never, ever say "IN Long Island", it's always "ON Long Island." Just thought you'd like to know.
@marblehillpjs 2 жыл бұрын
Douglaston, right next to my hood :)
@majormindsbeats7740 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what it looks like at night seems cool id live here but also have an apartment in the city for that hype life
@paarthdesai4269 Жыл бұрын
Yes I would buy a house in that type of area!
@ginaketter6959 2 жыл бұрын
I never heard of the area, it’s beautiful. I would live there.
@Nexis4Jersey 2 жыл бұрын
You should visit Long Beach,NY very similar vibes to that part of Queens.
@angelaortiz3406 2 жыл бұрын
I would love a brown stone
@karenp9796 5 ай бұрын
My beloved Queens a borough of contrast and you can definitely find food from all over the world (good food) ❤️🗽💋
@aliciazagelbaum8347 7 ай бұрын
Just like Forest hills Gardens in Queens which is a beautiful neighborhood
@rileyfox4001 2 жыл бұрын
I would move there next to my old Bayside.
@brianbrooklyn3561 2 жыл бұрын
Queens always!!!! i live there and even if had millions i would still live in Queens. i love how much culture and food and people Queens hands down Queens is underrated. i wish people would more their eyes more . We do have Amazing pizza lol
@Grahzzyvtvlog 2 жыл бұрын
well im going to be in nyc in 2 weeks
@ChasMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, ¿there's penne pasta on the pizza? ¡Whoa! You find the most interesting places
@NormaGeli 2 жыл бұрын
Would you ever film in the Hamptons?
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to actually
@kariulfsson3684 2 жыл бұрын
You need to go to Little Caribbean
@milliedragon4418 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to write a new comment I rewatched this video twice and I really love that it's close to the train station this is sort of a model of what suburbia should look like. And someone mentioned that the comments it does have a bus system. I like that it has a main Street. Though there are many suburbs that do. Including the one I live in. But it lacks any kind of public transportation which really hurts. Like I said before I would like to see maybe in some of the main Street areas some of the areas have more stories but this would take rebuilding them or sophisticated engineering. I always feel that in suburbs driving should be optional and in City centers it should be discouraged. And rural areas they should always have communal transportation like paratransit. And walkability/bicycle is just a human right. I mean the one thing that would make this better is if they took inspiration from like the Dutch and their bicycle Lanes. And the Peach Tree in Georgia where they use golf carts/microcar as their alternative means.
@TheTravelingClatt 2 жыл бұрын
IT IS NYC
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
the OG!!
@joshzytkiewicz 2 жыл бұрын
I would rather get the brownstone or apartment.
@Mingzwest 6 ай бұрын
Ben what are the other suburban types of neighborhoods in queens like Douglaston. Thnks…
@johnnyappleseed5029 2 жыл бұрын
Douglas Manor for me....
@mickkwan4800 2 жыл бұрын
There're more hidden gems like this in the Big Apple. 🙂
@brianbrooklyn3561 2 жыл бұрын
Queens😍
@eattherich9215 Жыл бұрын
A really nice suburb and not a blasted sub-division. 😂 @3:32, if I didn't know where you were, I would swear that is somewhere in north west London. Would I live out there if I had that sort of money, no. I like the buzz of the city.
@angc.8810 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Queens I wouldn't go back of course and some areas are still beautiful but some have change so much. I like just visisting people. I want to retire soon but nowhere in NY
@tips4tourists790 2 жыл бұрын
I see you went to Gatsbyland, Jon. Little Neck/Douglas Manor is absolutely gorgeous. If you want another recommendation for a great neighborhood to check in Northeast Queens, I think Bayside would definitely be a gorgeous choice for you. Also, with $2m, I'd probably stay in Riverdale or Forest Hills Garden for that price tag, though having a gorgeous view of Little Neck Bay like in the Great Gatsby wouldn't hurt. That's why I call that part of Queens Gatsbyland
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
Good nickname, Bayside is on my radar for the future.
@rephaelrechitzky9763 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely buy a house here. You are also away from the wrong people. Beautiful! People make the area.
@Comm0ut 2 ай бұрын
Keeping out riffraff is key to quality of life so good for them looking after their beach. Beautiful neighborhood!
@ClaraWsfreedom 2 жыл бұрын
is it douglaston manor
@ceciliamedeiros447 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I would buy a house there.
@naptime0143 2 жыл бұрын
Is it bad that I've never heard of this neighborhood and I've lived in Queens my whole life 😂. But seems pretty cool you should also check out Whitestone if u get a chance there's a 10 million dollar mansion up there
@iisabellasays 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from qns but its because we know it as Douglaston Manor!
@marblehillpjs 2 жыл бұрын
And YES I would buy a home there in a HEARTBEAT ! AND you don't have to pay long island taxes because it's queens
@melskilove 8 ай бұрын
I got married at the Douglaston Manor beautiful place
@DaleTheChannel 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Go a few more miles east to Kings Point, Great Gatsby area, Merchant Marine Academy. Contact me if interested.
@ohhmg2130 Жыл бұрын
Brooklyn Brownstown is my choice.
@gotoseth 2 жыл бұрын
I would move to a high rise in Manhattan
@USNveteran 2 жыл бұрын
No I wouldn't live there. My family used to own a very old house on Long Island. The earliest records we could find of it were to 1903 but we thought it was older than that. It had hand hewn beams with arrows & notches in them, plaster walls & ceilings, coal chute, knob & tube wiring, and a barn in the back that had a 3 carriage door openings on the front, with 2 stalls for horses, and a stable boys quarters upstairs. FLY NAVY!!!
@Aszaipor Жыл бұрын
Yes, buy a house there
@raymeghan1514 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!!! Recently purchased a property in this neighborhood matter of fact it is one of the houses featured in the introduction... I am currently restoring the house to it's original glory!!! I'm very excited and can't wait to move in..
@dontbotherreading Жыл бұрын
No question , 2-3 million here or Brooklyn or Manhattan, definitely here , other places have no space, parking , views of concrete and a lot people you don't know.
@BaconBabe87 2 жыл бұрын
My brother in law lived in a bigger mansion than these. He’s ceo of his own company. He only sold it since it was too big for 2 people. I was only inside the house once for Xmas but man that place gave me the “I’m in the wrong place” very much out of my environment haha
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
haha
@TheBigBaryshnikov 2 жыл бұрын
id rather get a house in north eastern forest hills. that's the real perfect balance of suburb and city. all the highways lead to forest hills as do all the subways, buses, lirr, etc. but douglaston is very charming nonetheless!
@jimmyeel9256 Жыл бұрын
Forest Hills doesn't have the proximity to the water like Douglaston. The views from sun set are gorgeous. Lots of outsiders come just for that.
@Dzzzzzzzzz21369 3 ай бұрын
Pasta on pizza..
@clowchan 2 жыл бұрын
"I don't think there's any alligators here" Funnily enough a couple weeks ago an alligator was caught in someone's yard in the Hudson Valley lol
@HereBeBarr 2 жыл бұрын
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@koensmit1320 2 жыл бұрын
'Bowery' is a dutch word for farm?? 'Boerderij' is the dutch name for farm!
@presspound7358 10 ай бұрын
Off topic: You have great looking shoes. Cool. What is the brand…and what is the colour. My son would really freak out if he received a pair for Xmas. 👍🇨🇦 Oh and BTW… great episode as usual.
@HereBeBarr 10 ай бұрын
I believe they were Grey Steve Maddens
@presspound7358 10 ай бұрын
@@HereBeBarr 😊 thanks