Forest Hills was founded in 1906 and consists of a mix of beautiful private neighborhoods, prewar apartment buildings, vibrant commercial and retail centers, and the one-of-a-kind Forest Hills Gardens a community of beautiful tudor style homes that are fashioned after a neighborhood model that exists in the garden communities of England.

The charming European style of the Long Island Rail Road station is centered within the famous Austin Street shopping district which includes many exclusive shops and fine retailers. There are also numerous restaurants serving every type of cuisine, many of which are highly rated for their excellent food and service.

Nearby are also many fine movie theaters and shopping malls including the newly renovated Queens Center Mall and the beautiful new Atlas Park Mall.

Many parks, both large and small, surround the Pinnacle, including the adjoining Flushing Meadow, which was home to past World's Fair events.

Sporting and recreational opportunities are close by the Pinnacle, including Shea Stadium, Home of the “Amazin” Mets and the Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium.