Last Modified: April 10, 2026

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St. Albans Neighborhood Guide

Where Jazz Legends Lived & Linden Blvd Reigns

๐ŸงญGenerally defined as the area: Linden Boulevard to the north, the Nassau County line to the east, Merrick Boulevard to the west, and roughly 120th Avenue to the south

๐Ÿ“ŒBest known for: Being home to Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and every other jazz great who wanted a quieter NYC existence and an actual yard

๐Ÿ‘•You'll fit in if: You think a driveway is worth the commute

๐Ÿ‘Move here for: Houses with garages in NYC limits and rich jazz history

๐Ÿ‘ŽDon't say we didn't warn you about: The distance from literally every subway line

โœจTLDR;: Homeownership without leaving five boroughs

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Pros & Cons of St. Albans

St. Albans strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlyPeaceful & QuietCultural DiversityPlaygroundsGreen Space

St. Albans tradeoffs (top 3)

BreweriesArt SceneNightlife
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St. Albans Neighborhood DNA

Where jazz legends bought houses and their legacies stayed

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Some of the St. Albans hotspots include: Farmers Boulevard, St. Albans Park, St. Albans LIRR Station, Roy Wilkins Family Park, and Linden Boulevard.
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