Queens, New York · ZIP 11423
Hollis leads SE Queens in single-family home concentration — 43% of properties are detached 1-family homes on tree-lined blocks near the Nassau border.
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Hollis offers more single-family homes per block than any other SE Queens neighborhood — 43% detached 1-family homes with LIRR access and Nassau County borders.
Local insight: Hollis holds a special place in American music history — the neighborhood is the birthplace of hip-hop legends Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Ja Rule, all of whom grew up on Hollis Avenue.
The median sale price in Hollis is $748,000, up +9.0% year-over-year, based on data from Homes.com / Rocket Homes. The typical price range runs from $730,000 to $765,000 depending on property type, condition, and block.
Source: Homes.com / Rocket Homes. Data reflects median sale prices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Hollis's housing stock is dominated by 1-family detached homes, making it popular with families seeking private outdoor space.
Public schools serving Hollis residents are part of NYC Department of Education. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
| School | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 134 Hollis | K–5 | ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10 |
| PS 131 Abigail Adams (adjacent) | K–5 | ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8/10 |
| Andrew Jackson High School | 9–12 | ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ 4/10 |
Hollis residents commute to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 38 minutes. Transit options include:
Source: MTA Official Route Map. → Full Commute Guide
Source: NYC Parks Department
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