Garden City Park, NY 155 Apartments for Rent

CNN's "Money Magazine" voted North Hempstead into a # 46 ranking in 2008 for the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America for small cities.

The hamlet of Garden City Park is nestled in the southwestern corner of the city limits of North Hempstead, Long Island, NY, and borders the neighboring city of Hempstead to the south, as well as a familiar local district known as Garden City. By comparison, Garden City Park had 7,806 residents according to the 2010 census, whereas North Hempstead reported over 225,000 residents, and Hempstead reported over three quarters of a million people for the same survey.

Moving to Garden City Park

Concerning its location, suburban lots and the small collection of apartments for rent, it is obvious why Garden City Park is already an up-and-coming area in high demand. Countless top-end shopping and real estate opportunities are blocks away, while restaurants, stalls and other joints are littered throughout the area, with more in North Hempstead and Hempstead proper. Long Island has a history of luxury in many areas, and North Hempstead boasts many of these finer things. Real estate in Garden City Park comes available for sale regularly, although apartments for rent are generally scarce, and if you are considering a house for rent then you must be vigilant and act quickly! Inventory is limited and renters are longer term, and all this creates competition which can lead to missed leases.

Also consider the climate of the region if you are new to living in Long Island. New York in general receives a steady supply of rain from the Great Lakes region as passing westerly winds pick up this moisture. Upstate New York, especially along the lake coastal zones by Buffalo and Rochester, receive some of the highest snowfall in the U.S. and are regularly ranked in the top three. Closer to Long Island, snow is still an annual appearance, however not always to such a detrimental degree. Severe weather patterns are possible during winter, and hurricanes are known to form offshore and occasionally strike the eastern seaboard. Anomalies aside, Long Island enjoys a relatively mild climate with a higher proximity of sunny and clear days than many other parts of the northeast United States.

For those searching for two-bedroom apartments for rent or an apartment complex in Garden City Park, keep in mind the difficulty of the area you are looking in. Potential renters should understand what is expected of them from the particular realtor and have documents, fees and questions prepared in advance. Also be sure to follow through, as potential tenants have missed opportunities before due to tardy responses.

Neighborhoods in Garden City Park

The Garden City Park hamlet area is roughly contained by the city boundaries of three roads on the north, east and western borders. Two major areas can be delineated from these roads.

Southern Garden City Park: Defined by the area south of Jericho Turnpike, this area is serviced by this arterial and Nassau Boulevard to the south. Merillon Avenue station is to the furthest extent south, and many restaurants and eateries can be found along the turnpike to the north.

Northern Garden City Park: This area can be confined by Herricks Road to the east, Denton Avenue on the west and Hillside Avenue to the north. The northern half is split by Markus Avenue, which diverges into Nassau Boulevard as it winds south. Not far from here are several entertainment options as well, including the Premiere Opera center.

Living in Garden City Park

Garden City Park, New York is a hamlet in the town of North Hempstead, which has been awarded multiple honors recognizing the quality of life provided by the municipality. New York's history dates back to the earliest colonies which settled and eventually founded the United States, and Garden City Park and the greater Hempstead area share portions of that history. From the late 18th century to the 19th century, the area was known as Cowlesville and had yet to separate into districts or hamlets. At that time, the county was known as Queen's County, and the county seat and jail were located here. Throughout the 20th century, Long Island expanded drastically, and the area is nearly unrecognizable today -- but you'll certainly recognize it as your new abode (unless you're really forgetful)!

The quality of life for residents of Garden City Park and its surrounding areas is certainly top quality. The Community Park offers baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, an ice rink, miniature golf course, tennis courts, a pool, playground and a clubhouse. Other neighborhood parks contain plenty of options as well, including Edgemere Park, Grove Park, Hemlock Park and Nassau Haven Park -- each with a variety of basketball courts, field space and communal buildings. Get outside and get moving!

Just outside of the neighborhood boundaries lies the stunning Harbor Links Golf Course with a complete 18-hole Championship Course, as well as a nine-hole Executive Course for the more precise and challenging players (here's lookin' at you, kid). Likewise, the Clark Botanical Gardens are a must-see on any travelers list, let alone locals of Long Island. But don't forget, this location is also known as one of the top filming locations for Hollywood films, so keep your eyes up and be prepared for a few star-struck moments -- or become a star yourself!