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About Glendale Queens, New York

Glendale Queens is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 32,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Glendale Queens is located at 40.7026°N, 73.8790°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11385.

Glendale Queens hums with a vibrant, lived-in energy, a place where the urban pulse softens into a more grounded rhythm. It lies 2.4 miles north-east of Ocean Hill Brooklyn, NY (from Ocean Hill Brooklyn, NY: bearing 45°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of New York. The landscape here, a gentle undulation of streets and avenues, carries the faint scent of damp earth after a spring rain, mingling with the exhaust of passing cars. Row houses, their brick facades weathered by countless seasons, stand shoulder to shoulder, their small front gardens bursting with tenacious blooms—geraniums defiantly red, hydrangeas a soft, hazy blue. The air, especially in the late afternoon, can hold a peculiar stillness, a pause before the evening rush, broken only by the distant wail of a siren or the cheerful shouts of children playing on stoops. Here, the sky feels close enough to touch, a canvas for the ever-changing moods of New York weather, from the sharp, clear light of autumn to the soft, diffused glow of a summer twilight. The history of Glendale Queens is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its working-class roots and the adaptability of its residents. Originally part of the Dutch settlement of New Lots, this area has seen its character shaped by waves of immigrants drawn by the promise of opportunity and a place to build a life. For generations, local businesses, from the corner bodegas that know your coffee order by heart to the family-run bakeries filling the air with the sweet aroma of fresh bread, have formed the backbone of the Glendale Queens economy. The proximity to the sprawling green expanse of Forest Park provides a vital natural counterpoint, offering residents a sanctuary for recreation and a breath of fresh air amidst the urban sprawl. This is a place where history is not confined to museums but is felt in the familiar faces on the street, the enduring traditions of community gatherings, and the quiet pride in a neighborhood that continues to evolve while holding fast to its essential character.

About This Glendale Queens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glendale Queens, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.7026, -73.879. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glendale Queens and Queens County.

Detailed location data for Glendale Queens includes the ZIP code (11385), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glendale Queens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.